Government of Canada services and information in Tallinn, Estonia
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Estonia, in Tallinn.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
International adoption is organized by the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
Children born in Estonia are eligible for Estonian citizenship if at least one parent holds Estonian citizenship at the time of birth.
Citizenship services
Complete your citizenship application. Book an appointment to present your documents in person, by phone or e-mail.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 50.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 65.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 50.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 50.00 |
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage abroad.
Notarial services
The office provides the following notarial services 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):
- 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.
Please provide valid ID, an email address and a postal address.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 35.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 20.00 |
| Courier services for voting ballots during federal general elections or by-elections | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 30.00 |
Passport services
Refer to our Service fees section to pay online before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment to present your documents in person, by phone or e-mail.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 170.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 125.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 65.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 30.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Retiring abroad.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Same-sex marriages are currently not recognized in Estonia. Estonia recognizes same-sex unions by allowing same-sex couples to sign a cohabitation agreement. Same-sex marriages performed abroad have been recognized since 2016.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
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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