Government of Canada services and information in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
Payments for citizenship services can also be made through a direct bank deposit to the Embassy’s account. Do not make a deposit prior to being provided with a payment slip/authorization for the required service.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
Death abroad
Marriage abroad
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court.
The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
Payments for notarial services can be made through a direct bank deposit to the Embassy’s account. Do not make a deposit prior to being provided with a payment slip/authorization for the required service.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 |
Passport services
Should you apply for a child passport, please see below required documents
- printed, completed and signed Child Abroad General Passport Application (PPTC042)
- 2 identical passport photos
- On the back of one of the photos, the photographer must write
- their name
- their complete address and
- the date the photos were taken
- This can be a long-form birth certificate or a citizenship certificate.
- It must be the original document, not a photocopy.
- The name on the proof of citizenship is what goes on their passport.
- a detailed (long-form) birth certificate from a Canadian provincial or territorial vital statistics office that includes the name of the parent(s)
- This document is also accepted as proof of Canadian Citizenship.
- if born in Ontario, we also accept a certified copy of birth registration
- if born in Quebec, we also accept a copy of an act of birth
Be mindful that a certified translation will be required for any documentation above being submitted in a language other than English or French.
Book an appointment to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Payment method
Payments for passport services can also be made through a direct bank deposit to the Embassy’s account. Do not make a deposit prior to being provided with a payment slip/authorization for the required service.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
| True copy of a passport | 45.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Studying abroad
Visa and immigration services
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
