The Consulates General of Canada in Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Mumbai are temporarily suspending in-person operations. You can obtain consular assistance and further consular information from the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi. Consular services in person remain available at the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi. For emergency consular assistance, call the High Commission of Canada in India, in New Delhi and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.
To adopt a child in India, you must meet the adoption requirements of the province or territory where you live as well as the adoption requirements in India. Canadians should contact the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) for more information on the local process. Canadian citizens habitually residing in Canada should also contact an accredited agency in the province or territory where they reside for advice and information on how to adopt abroad.
Canadian citizens who are residents abroad are frequently asked by foreign adoption authorities to provide a letter from a Canadian authority approving the adoption and indicating that the child will be permitted entry to Canada. This letter is often referred to as a “Letter of no objection or involvement” for non-resident Canadians. To obtain this letter please contact the Consular Section at india.consular@international.gc.ca.
Some adoptive parents are eligible to apply for citizenship for their adopted child, while others must first sponsor the child for permanent residence. For more information, visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's Adopt a child from abroad page.
Surrogacy
India has banned foreign commercial surrogacy.
The birth of any child must be registered with the local municipality authority or the district offices of the Registration of Births and Deaths in India. As a general rule, births are registered automatically by hospital staff; however, you should confirm whether this has been done. The birth certificate can usually be collected from the municipal corporation office 15 days following the registration process.
Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment to present your documents in person.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who wish to marry in India should contact the office of the Registrar of Marriages of their place of residence to obtain further information. Registration of marriages in India is done either under the Hindu Marriage Act (1955) or under the Special Marriage Act (1954). The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs only. The Special Marriage Act is applicable to all persons irrespective of religion. Under this Act, conversion of religion is not required.
The Registrar of Marriages asks for a letter from the High Commission or Consulate stating that the Canadian citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident who wishes to have his/her marriage registered is free to marry. Canadian law does not require nor provide for the issuance of any certificate or other document as proof of the eligibility of a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident to marry. As we are not in a position to issue such a document, the Consular Section issues a certificate called the “Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to marriage” which is usually accepted by local authorities. Please book an appointment with the Consular Section to obtain this certificate. The fee is CAD 30.00.
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):
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard) - Payments are processed in Canadian dollars. Use the credit card authorization form.
| 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 (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 |
| Legalization of Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor | 50.00 |
| Facilitation letter | 50.00 |
Complete your passport application and pay your fee online before booking an appointment to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Applications sent by mail should be addressed to:
Consular Section
High Commission of Canada
7/8 Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
All new passport and children passport applications require a guarantor. Refer to guarantor requirements for more information.
To apply for a child’s passport when the child lives with a local guardian in India and both parents reside outside of India:
"I the undersigned, (name), as the parent, custodial parent or legal guardian, authorize (name of guardian) to apply for a passport on behalf of child (name) and the passport, when it is issued, may be released to that person."
The statement must also include the reason why they are not able to apply for the child’s passport.
| 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 |