Government of Canada services and information in Sofia, Bulgaria
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Consulate of Canada to Bulgaria, in Sofia.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
The birth of every child in Bulgaria, legitimate or natural, must be registered with the local authorities. Registration must occur within maximum 7 days following the birth.
For more information, contact the regional branches of the General Directorate of Civil Registration and administrative Services (Bulgarian only).
Citizenship services
Refer to Canadian citizenship.
This office provides consular assistance, notarial services and passport and citizenship application forms to Canadian citizens.
Full consular services are offered at the Embassy of Canada to Romania, in Bucharest.
Payment method
- Pay your application fees online.
- Credit card accepted (VISA and Mastercard). Use the credit card authorization form.
Cash payments not accepted.
| 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 |
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Marriages are never celebrated at the Honorary Consulate. The Honorary Consulate of Canada to Bulgaria does not assist with marriage arrangements.
Religious marriages in Romania cannot be performed until after the civil ceremony.
Contact the local Municipality where the marriage will be performed for further instructions.
Bulgarian law requires Canadian citizens to present a “Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage” that certifies their capacity to marry. The Government of Canada does not issue such certificates. However, to assist Canadians to meet the local requirements, the Honorary Consulate issues an affidavit (PDF) containing the relevant information.
Make an appointment with the Honorary Consulate by email at sofia@international.gc.ca to bring:
- the completed affidavit
- original or certified true copy of own valid Canadian passport
- original or certified copy of the fiancé(e)’s valid passport or local identity card
If you and your fiancé(e) are both Canadian citizens, you will each need to swear an affidavit. Non-refundable fees will apply for each of you. See fees under Notarial services.
Our service standard is 5 business days from the time we receive a complete affidavit.
Marriages that are legally performed in a foreign country are usually valid in Canada, and you do not need to register them in Canada. If you have questions about the validity of your foreign marriage, contact the Vital Statistics Office of your province or territory.
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 by email at sofia@international.gc.ca, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Full consular services are offered at the Embassy of Canada to Romania, in Bucharest.
A list of local lawyers, notaries and doctors are available at Ask Travel or by contacting the Embassy of Canada to Romania by email at bucst.consular@international.gc.ca.
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 (VISA and Mastercard). Use the credit card authorization form.
Cash payments not accepted.
| 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 |
| Uniting documents and sealing their fastening. The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
This office provides consular assistance, notarial services and passport and citizenship application forms to Canadian citizens.
Honorary Consul offices do not issue passports.
Full consular services are offered at the Embassy of Canada to Romania, in Bucharest.
Payment method
- Pay online for all your passport services.
- Credit card accepted (VISA and Mastercard). Use the credit card authorization form.
Cash payments not accepted.
| 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 |
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