Government of Canada services and information in Nagoya, Japan

Refer to International adoption.

Surrogacy is not recognised in Japan.

Refer to Children born outside of Canada.

If you are a Canadian and have had, or are planning to have, a child outside of Canada, the birth does not need to be registered in Canada. However, as proof of citizenship for a child born outside Canada, you may apply for a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship online, by mail, or in person at the Embassy of Canada to Japan.

Refer to About Divorce and Separation.

In Japan

There are several ways in which divorce procedures are carried out in Japan. You should seek legal advice on how to proceed with your divorce. A list of legal service providers and lawyers can be found at Ask Travel under General Consular Services.

You do not need to report your divorce to the Embassy. We do suggest, however, that you have a copy of your divorce certificate (rikon todoke no juri shomeisho) translated and notarized. The Embassy and Consulates do not provide translation services, but can notarize it for you.

Refer to Marriage outside Canada.

Marriages can be registered at ward or city offices throughout Japan. Canadians planning to marry in Japan should contact the ward or city office in their area of residence (or area of residence of their fiancé) for detailed information.

As part of the marriage registration process, the ward or city office will require you to submit proof that you are legally free to marry. This evidence is accepted in the form of an affidavit that you must swear in person in front of the appropriate authority, by appointment, at the Canadian Embassy or Consulates. You must bring your valid Canadian passport to the appointment. The Embassy/Consulate will provide you with a Japanese translation template for the marriage affidavit.

Once your marriage is registered with the ward or city office, you should ensure that you keep an original of the Certificate of Marriage Registration ("kon-in todoke no juri shomeisho" or 婚姻届の受理証明書) as this becomes your proof of marriage. You can contact your province or territory of residence in Canada to see if they will register your marriage and issue you a certificate.

Recognition by Canada of Marriages in Japan

Marriages that are legally performed in a foreign country are usually valid in Canada, and you do not need to register them in Canada. If you have questions about the validity of your foreign marriage, contact the Vital Statistics Office of your province or territory. Japanese immigration authorities may require evidence of this fact. The information in Marriage Overseas can attest to this fact.

外国の法律に従って行われる結婚は通常カナダでも有効です。結婚を再びカナダで登録する必要はありません。外国で成立した結婚の有効性に関してのご質問は地元の州の人口動態統計局にお問い合わせ下さい。日本の入国管理局はこの事実確認のための資料を求める場合があります。その場合は海外での結婚に関するこちらのリンクをご案内下さい。

Same-sex marriage abroad

Marriage regulations and rules may vary according to each municipality. Please contact your municipality to confirm policies on same-sex marriage.

When local service providers are unavailable, certain notarial services are provided at the Embassy and Consulates of Canada in Japan, such as administering of oaths, declarations, marriage affidavits, Land Title Act signatures, signature attestations, and certifying true copies of documents.

At the Consulate of Canada in Nagoya, notarial services are available by appointment.

As there are a number of documents that we are unable to notarize, please be sure to send us a scan of the document requiring notarization when you are making an appointment. If we are unable to notarize your document, please contact a local notary public. If the notary public is also unable to notarize the document, contact the requesting institution for further instructions.

When making a query, please provide your full name, your daytime phone number, and details of the type of service you require.

For residents of Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Okinawa, please contact the Embassy's consular section in Tokyo for information on the Signature Witness Service rendered by designated local law firms in your region.

The templates for a marriage affidavit and a translation declaration are found below.

Please use the appropriate form, complete it and bring it with you at the time of appointment. Please do not sign the document prior to your appointment, as you must do so in the presence of the signing officer. You must bring your valid passport to the appointment. Under normal circumstances, you will receive your notarized document on the spot.

• Template for a marriage affidavit (PDF)
• Template for a translation declaration (PDF)

Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad.

For more information, see the Agreement Between Canada and Japan on Social Security.

Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.

International scholarships

• Prince Takamado Visiting Student Scholarship at Queen’s University
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
• Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
• National Research Council Canada - Research Associate Program
• Trudeau Fellowships (Funded by Trudeau Foundation)
• Trudeau Scholarships (Funded by Trudeau Foundation)
• Princess Takamado English Essay Contest

Academic networks and organizations

• Japanese Association for Canadian Studies (in Japanese only)
• Canadian Literary Society of Japan (in Japanese only)
• Japanese Association of Quebec Studies (in Japanese only)
• Japan Studies Association of Canada
• Japan-Canada Academic Consortium

Useful links

• Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
• Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
• Universities Canada
• Colleges and Institutes Canada
• International Council for Canadian Studies
• Canada-Japan Co-op Program
• Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme

Contact

Public Affairs Section (Academic Relations)

Embassy of Canada

Tokyo.Education@international.gc.ca

Visa and immigration to Canada

The Visa and Immigration section at the Embassy of Canada to Japan is closed. Services have been transferred to the Visa office in Manila, Philippines.

• 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).

Visa and immigration to Japan

Canadians who wish to receive information about Japanese visas such as procedures, fees, or processing times should consult the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Japan if you are in Canada . If you are in Japan and have questions concerning immigration and residence procedures, please contact the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

Please also consult our Japan Travel Advice page.

Refer to Voting in an election while outside Canada. Courier services arranged by the Embassy of Canada to Japan for sending voting ballots to Canada during federal general elections or by-elections is free of charge.