Government of Canada services and information in Hong Kong

Refer to:

• Adopt a child from abroad
• The Social Welfare Department of the Hong Kong Government

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.

Refer to Canadian citizenship.

Complete your citizenship application and pay your fee online before booking an appointment to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.

If appointments are not available for the date required, applications can be mailed in or dropped off at:

Consulate General of Canada
9th floor, Berkshire House
25 Westlands Road
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Attention: Consular Section

We will confirm receipt of your application either by telephone or by email.

When mailing in or dropping off an application, please ensure that your application is duly completed, required documents are included, applicable fees have been paid online, and the receipt is included in a properly sealed envelope. It is also essential that your phone number, email address and mailing address are accurate.

Applications for citizenship certificates are pre-screened at the Consulate before being sent to the Case Processing Center in Sydney, Nova Scotia for processing and decision. To check current processing times for proof of citizenship applications please visit Check processing times - Canada.ca

IRCC will send you an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter by email once they receive your application. If you have received the AOR letter in the email address that you provided in your application, you can check the status of your paper file through the electronic Client Application Status tool

Refer to Death abroad.

Refer to Marriage outside Canada and Hong Kong's Getting Married website.

Canadians wanting to marry in Hong Kong must present a completed statutory declaration. Although the Canadian Consulate in Hong Kong and Macao is not in a position to issue a Certificate of Non Impediment to Marriage, the office can provide a facilitation letter for a fee which may satisfy the Hong Kong or Macao SARs authorities.

For reference, see the Hong Kong Society of Notaries.

If you require the following services and they cannot be provided by a local solicitor or notary public, please contact the Consular Section by email at hkongcanadaconsul@international.gc.ca for an appointment.

A fee will be charged for each service provided.

Certified copies

Consular Officers can certify true copies of original Canadian documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates. The person requesting the service must go to the Consulate with their original documents and proof of identity such as a passport or a citizenship card.

Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage

The laws of some countries require that, before a foreigner can marry within their jurisdiction, they must present their “Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage” issued by the authorities of their country. There is no specific legislation in Canada authorizing the issuance of a certificate. Although the Consulate does not issue the certificate, we can prepare a letter that may satisfy the Hong Kong or Macao SARs authorities. A fee will be charged for this service.

Hong Kong Certificate of No Criminal Conviction

If you are a Canadian Citizen and need to obtain a “Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (Overseas applicants)”, please refer to the Certificate of No Criminal Conviction | Hong Kong Police Force website. If required, the Consulate can issue a facilitation letter to assist you. A fee will be charged for this service.

Authentication of documents

For information on authentication of Canadian documents for use in Hong Kong or Macao, please contact the Authentication Services Section of Global Affairs Canada.

Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court.

A list of local lawyers is available from the Consulate General and online at Ask Travel. The names and organizations are not an endorsement or a recommendation. To view the online list, select one of the following questions:

• How do I get Notarial and document service abroad?
• Which lawyers can I contact abroad?

The Law Society of Hong Kong, telephone (852) 2846 0500, fax (852) 2845 0387, maintains a more comprehensive listing of lawyers including their specialization.

Canadian citizens in Hong Kong or Macao

The information below is specifically for Canadian passport applicants residing in Hong Kong or Macao. If you are travelling within Hong Kong or Macao and require emergency passport services, please refer to the Emergency passport applications section of this page. If you currently reside in another jurisdiction, please contact the Canadian embassy or consulate responsible for passport services in your area.

For information about general requirements for passport applications, refer to Canadian passports: Applying from abroad. Please read the whole section below before submitting your application.

1. Complete your passport application by selecting the appropriate application:

• Adult Abroad Simplified Renewal passport application
• Adult Abroad General passport application
• Child Abroad General passport application (under 16 years of age)

Note: Children under the age of 16 can receive a child’s passport, which will be valid for a maximum of 5 years and cannot be renewed.

2. Pay your fees online. You must pay online for all your passport services. If the website is under maintenance, please try another day.

• Make sure to include your payment receipt along with your complete application when you submit it. Applications without proof of payment will be rejected.

3. Submit your complete application in person or by mail or drop off.

Send by mail or drop off at (for Canadian living in Hong Kong or Macao only):

Consulate General of Canada
Attn: Consular Section
9th floor, Berkshire House
25 Westlands Road
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

When mailing in or dropping off an application, please ensure that your application includes the following in a sealed envelope:

• Completed application form
• Original required document(s)
• Printed receipt showing applicable fees have been paid online

Make sure your phone number, email address and mailing address are accurate. We will contact you if there are any questions. If we are unable to reach you, your application will not be processed. It is unnecessary to indicate an Anticipated Date of Travel unless you have already finalized your travelling plan.

It is our standard procedure to courier your new passport and all submitted supporting documents to your residential address by Hong Kong Post.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will not answer enquiries on application status or reception of documents. Track with the courier company of your choice the status of your shipment if needed.

Submit in person: Book an appointment to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment. Cash is not accepted. Timeslots are opened periodically and can only be made in the appointment system. Please note, we do not book appointments by email.

Note: Clients presenting themselves at the Consulate without an appointment to apply for a passport will not see a consular representative and will be asked to submit their application via the drop box.

Processing time

The normal processing time for passports is 20 working days, excluding holidays and postal delivery time regardless of whether the application is submitted via mail-in, drop-box or in person. This starts from the day after the assessment of a fully completed application with supporting documentation*. Please allow for 5 to 6 weeks in total, including mailing time.

It is recommended that you do not finalize your travel plans until you receive your new passport.

* Incomplete applications will be returned to the sender.

Emergency passport applications

Emergency cases, such as travellers with lost/stolen passports, will continue to be served without appointment and beyond these hours. For emergency services within office hours, please email hkongcanadaconsul@international.gc.ca. After office hours, please contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure their passports are valid for travel prior to making travel arrangements. If your passport has expired or does not have sufficient validity to accommodate your need to travel, we are unable to guarantee we can process your application prior to your departure date. Please email hkongcanadaconsul@international.gc.ca to give us details if you are in such a situation before submitting your application.

For Macao residents: Please enclose a return self-addressed envelope with attention to the applicant (large enough to enclose all of your original documents and the new passport).

Passports - Frequently asked questions

• Who can act as a guarantor?
• I can’t find a guarantor, what can I do?
• Do dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport?
• What proof of Canadian citizenship is acceptable?
• What are the photo requirements?
• In the event of separation or divorce, who can apply for a passport on behalf of a child?
• Who can act as a reference?

References are not required to reside in Hong Kong or in Canada, nor are they required to be Canadian citizens.

See other top questions about passports.

Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.

Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.

The Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP) is open to Chinese applicants for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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).

Refer to Voting in an election while outside Canada.