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Embassy of Canada to the Holy See

We provide services to Canadians visiting the Holy See.

Services and information

Adoption and surrogacy

Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.

Birth abroad

Register a child's birth abroad.

Citizenship services

Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.

Criminal record checks

How to get a criminal record check abroad, if required.

Death abroad

Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.

Marriage abroad

Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.

Notarial services

Have your documents certified and authenticated.

Passport services

Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.

Pensions and retirement

Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.

Studying abroad

Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.

Visa and immigration services

Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.

Voting abroad

Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.

Office information

Address

Palazzo Pio, Via della Conciliazione 4-D, 00193 Rome, Italy

Request emergency assistance

Our representative

Joyce Napier, Ambassador-Designate of Canada to the Holy See

Joyce Napier
Ambassador of Canada to the Holy See

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Office closures

These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency. Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is always available 24/7.

Date Holiday
2024-01-01 New Year's Day
2024-03-29 Good Friday
2024-04-01 Easter Monday
2024-05-20 Victoria Day
2024-07-01 Canada Day
2024-08-15 Assumption Day
2024-09-02 Labour Day
2024-09-30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2024-10-14 Thanksgiving
2024-11-01 All Saints' Day
2024-12-25 Christmas Day
2024-12-26 Boxing Day
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