Government of Canada services and information for Libya
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Libya.
Embassy closure
The Canadian Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, is currently closed, but continues to operate remotely from the Canadian Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia until conditions allow for its reopening. Long-standing diplomatic relations with Libya are ongoing and Canada remains committed to support the Libyan people in their efforts to build a stable and secure democracy.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
Citizenship services
Apply for Canadian citizenship online.
To apply in person, note that the Embassy of Canada to Tunisia in Tunis provides services for Canadian Citizens on an appointment-only basis. Please add your email and phone number when you book your appointment.
Complete your citizenship application and gather all required documents before booking an appointment if applying in person.
Payment method
Pay your application fees online.
Credit cards:
- Only international credit cards are accepted.
- Tunisian credit cards are not accepted (Tunisian dinar is not convertible).
Valid ID is requested
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
The Embassy of Canada to Tunisia in Tunis provides services for Canadian Citizens on an appointment-only basis. Please add your email and phone number when you book your appointment.
Regarding marriage in Tunisia: We recommend that any Canadian citizens who planning to get married in Tunisia first verify the procedures to follow, the documents required and any applicable fees from the appropriate Tunisian authorities (municipalities or local lawyers).
The Tunisian authorities will ask you to submit a certificate stating that there is no impediment to your marriage "Certificat de non-empêchement". As this document is not required by Canadian Law, a Declaration in lieu of a Certificat de non- empêchement will be issued. This certificate must be issued by the Canadian Embassy in Tunisia, during the consular service hours to clients. Fees in the amount of $50 apply. Process time is 3 business days. You will have to present:
- Your Canadian passport
- certified true copy of your birth certificate (if born in Canada)
- certified true copy of your citizenship certificate (if born outside of Canada)
- statutory declaration of present marital status, your permanent address, the name and citizenship of future spouse
- certified true copy of divorce certificate/final judgment of divorce or of the former spouse’s death certificate, if previously married
Once your documents ready, please book your appointment online in order to present your documents in person. Services are not offered by mail or fax.
Notarial services
The Embassy of Canada to Tunisia in Tunis provides services for Canadian Citizens on an appointment-only basis. Please add your email and phone number when you book your appointment.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Services are not offered by email or fax - only in person.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (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 cards:
- Only international credit cards are accepted.
- Tunisian credit cards are not accepted (Tunisian dinar is not convertible).
Valid ID is requested
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
| Courier services for voting ballots during federal general elections or by-elections | 0.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 |
| authenticate driver licence | 50.00 |
| authenticte birth certificate | 50.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 50.00 |
Passport services
The Embassy of Canada to Tunisia in Tunis provides services for Canadian Citizens on an appointment-only basis. Please add your email and phone number when you book your appointment.
Passport services are not offered by mail, e-mail or fax.
Please pay your application fees online, before completing your passport application.
Processing time:
Your passport application will be processed within 20 working days, to which delivery times by post will be added (+/-10 working days).
Payment method
Pay online for all your passport services
Only Mastercard and Visa are accepted.
Tunisian credit and debit cards are not accepted.
Cash payment is not accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
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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