Government of Canada services and information in Milan, Italy
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Consulate of Canada to Italy, in Milan.
On this page
- Citizenship services
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Citizenship services
The Consulate of Canada in Milan does not provide citizenship services. Complete your citizenship application and then submit the documents by mail to the Embassy of Canada to Italy, in Rome (registered mail or courier).
It may be possible for some applicants to apply online. The Embassy of Canada does not receive applications submitted on-line and cannot provide further information.
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services. Include a copy of the receipt with your application. Citizenship fees are only payable online by credit card ($CAD).
Death abroad
Contact consul.milan@international.gc.ca or consul.rome@international.gc.ca.
Marriage abroad
See Notarial services.
Notarial services
The Consular services of the Consulate of Canada in Italy provides certain notarial services by post or by appointment, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Instructions below will provide information about the notarial services available at the Consulate of Canada in Milan, Italy.
New: Apostille (replaces authentication or legalization services)
From January 11, 2024, the Apostille Convention came into force in Canada. The new Apostille process now replaces authentication or legalization services previously available from the Consulate of Canada in Milan.
The Apostille facilitates the use of a Canadian document abroad, such as civil documents (marriage or birth), certificates (divorce or name change) and documents issued by the Government of Canada (such as Criminal record checks issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police).
From January 11, 2024, if you reside in Italy and you require the authentication or legalization of a document issued in Canada, you must apply for the Apostille service directly from Canada. The apostille service is not available through the Consular services of the Consulate of Canada in Milan. Please consult Changes to authentication services in Canada for information on how to apply for and get an Apostille.
Non-urgent applications for Apostille received by post or by appointment at the Consular services of the Consulate of Canada in Milan after January 11th, 2024, will be declined and returned to clients.
Certified copies:
The Consular services of the Consulate of Canada in Milan can produce certified true copies of certain Canadian document.
You can obtain this service by post or by appointment. In all cases, you application must include the followings:
- Original documents for which you need certified true copies
- A copy of a valid official ID of the applicant
- A payment of 20$CAD per copy. Complete and include the Credit Card Authorization form in your application.
- A short letter to explain your request and including your instructions for the return of the document: provide the name and address of the person who will receive the documents in Italy.
Please note: if you are requesting this service to complete your pension application in Canada, the service is free. Please include a document to demonstrate that you are applying for Certified true copies to complete your pension application in Canada if you are in this situation.
Witness a signature, affidavit, sworn statement only by appointment
Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
Note: You need to gather all the necessary papers before presenting yourself at your appointment, but the date and your signature must be completed in front of the officer.
Note that if witnesses must sign your document, both you and the witnesses must be present at the Embassy on the day of your appointment. Witnesses must have their own original official and valid pieces of identification. It is your responsibility to ensure that your witnesses meet the eligibility criteria. Your presence is mandatory for this service; please make an appointment with us.
If you have questions about notarial services, email consul.milan@international.gc.ca.
Payment method
Credit card payment only: Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Use the credit card authorization form.
| 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 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). 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 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 | 2.00 |
Passport services
The Consulate of Canada in Milan does not provide passport services. You can apply by mail to the Embassy of Canada in Rome (registered mail or courier). Find passport applications and all necessary information at Canadian passports and other travel documents. You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application. Contact romepasscit@international.gc.ca.
Same-sex marriage abroad
See Notarial services.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Visa and immigration services are offered at the Embassy of Canada to Italy, in Rome.
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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