Government of Canada services and information in Prague, Czechia
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Czechia, in Prague.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- 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 to present your documents in person.
Note: Please note that you cannot be accepted to the embassy without an appointment. To book an appointment, send an email to PrgueReception@international.gc.ca or call +420 272 101 800.
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
Pay your application fees online.
In person, payment is possible by credit/debit card.
Cash will not be accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (CZK) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 1300.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 1730.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 1300.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 1300.00 |
Criminal record checks
The Embassy of Canada to Czechia no longer provides any services for criminal name index check or criminal records checks. Clients can find the information they need for these services on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police website.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
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: You cannot be accepted to the embassy without an appointment. To book an appointment, send an email to PrgueReception@international.gc.ca or call +420 272 101 800.
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.
Legalization of Canadian documents for use in Czechia
Have the signature on birth, marriage and death certificates authenticated in Canada by following instructions on the Authentication of documents website.
After authenticated in Canada, have the signature authenticated by the Czech consular services at the Embassy of Czechia in Ottawa.
Payment method
Payment for all notarial services will be by credit/debit card only.
Cash will not be accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (CZK) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 865.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 345.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 1300.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 | 52.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 780.00 |
Passport services
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment to present your documents in person.
Note: Please note that you cannot be accepted to the embassy without an appointment. To book an appointment, send an email to PrgueReception@international.gc.ca or call +420 272 101 800.
Payment method
Pay online for all your passport services.
Cash will not be accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (CZK) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 4500.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 3290.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 1730.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 780.00 |
| Pre-paid postage fee | 3.30 | 57.20 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
- Submit visa applications and study and work permits to a visa application centre (VAC). Book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a VAC. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
- You can book your appointment after you receive your Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). We are working to increase capacity.
- Submit permanent residence applications and documents to the visa office in Vienna.
- Submit applications to overcome criminal inadmissibility to the visa office in Vienna.
Voting abroad
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