Government of Canada services and information in Bridgetown, Barbados
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Barbados.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
Citizenship services
Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment by phone or e-mail.
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BBD) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 110.00 |
| Grant of Citizenship (under 18) | 100.00 | 150.00 |
| Grant of Citizenship (over 18) | 200.00 | 300.00 |
| Verification of Status (Entry) | 30.00 | 45.00 |
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage abroad.
Notarial services
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).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
Credit card accepted. Use the credit card authorization form.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BBD) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 75.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 30.00 |
Passport services
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment by phone or e-mail.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BBD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 390.00 | 200.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 285.00 | 145.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 150.00 | 75.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 70.00 | 35.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
The High Commission of Canada in Barbados does not accept visa applications, collect biometrics, or handle visa and immigration inquiries.
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- 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).
Voting abroad
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