Government of Canada services and information in Rabat, Morocco

The consular team at Embassy of Canada in Rabat does not offer visa and immigration services. They do not provide information related to visa applications and do not respond to emails or calls on this subject. The consular team is only responsible for services to Canadian citizens.

Refer to International adoption.

Refer to Children born outside of Canada.

This consular service is provided by booking an appointment only.

The consular team at Embassy of Canada in Rabat does not offer visa and immigration services. They do not provide information related to visa applications and do not respond to emails or calls on this subject. The consular team is only responsible for services to Canadian citizens.

The only citizenship services offered at the Embassy of Canada in Rabat are:

• Application for a Citizenship Certificate (Proof of citizenship), which can only be issued to a Canadian citizen who:
  • Never had a certificate (ex: child born abroad to Canadian parents);
  • Wants to update a certificate;
  • Wants to replace a damaged, lost, destroyed, or stolen certificate
• Application to renounce Canadian citizenship
• Application for a search of citizenship records

If you cannot apply online, you will need to book an appointment to submit your documents in person.

Note:

• Appointments for consular services are only available to Canadian citizens.
• Regular consular services are provided by booking an appointment
• Do not book multiple appointments for the same service, as this will result in all appointments being cancelled.

Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.

The consular team at the Embassy of Canada in Rabat does not offer visa and immigration services. They do not provide information related to visa applications and do not respond to emails or calls on this subject. The consular team is only responsible for services to Canadian citizens.

Refer to Marriage outside Canada.

Getting married in Morocco

If you are a Canadian citizen wishing to get married in Morocco under Islamic law, we recommend that you first consult the appropriate Moroccan authorities (Aduls) to learn about the procedures, required documents, and applicable fees. Aduls communicate only in Arabic, so we strongly suggest involving your future spouse in this process.

It is crucial to understand the legal and religious obligations involved. Note that if the Canadian citizen wishing to marry in Morocco is a man, he must convert to Islam. The Canadian Embassy cannot conduct marriages; the only way to marry a Muslim Moroccan citizen is through an Islamic marriage via the Aduls.

Embassy services

One of the documents you will need to present to the Moroccan authorities is a "Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage" (also called an "Affidavit of Nationality and Capacity to Marry"). The Embassy issues this document the same day for a fee of Can$50. You will need to complete and sign an affidavit, and provide your Canadian passport and, if applicable, your divorce documents.

Moroccan authorities

To complete your file with the Moroccan authorities, in addition to the certificate issued by the Embassy, you will also need to provide a:

• birth certificate
• criminal record check issued by the RCMP and duly apostilled
• divorce certificate (if applicable) authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa
• medical certificate, and
• work certificate

This list is only a guide; additional documents may be required. We strongly advise confirming the required documents with the Moroccan authorities before you travel to Morocco.

Appointment booking

Notarial services are available every Wednesday and Friday by appointment only. To get the "Affidavit of Nationality and Capacity to Marry," please book your appointment online under “Notarial Services”.

The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.

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).

• Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (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.

Do not book multiple appointments for the same service, as this will result in all appointments being cancelled.

The consular team at Embassy of Canada in Rabat does not offer visa and immigration services. They do not provide information related to visa applications and do not respond to emails or calls on this subject. The consular team is only responsible for services to Canadian citizens.

You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.

Book an appointment to present your documents in person.

Note:

• Appointments for consular services are only available to Canadian citizens.
• Regular consular services are provided by booking an appointment
• Do not book multiple appointments for the same service, as this will result in all appointments being cancelled.
• If you have more than one appointment at a time, please select: "Family passport application"
• Report a lost or stolen passport

Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad.

The consular team at Embassy of Canada in Rabat does not offer visa and immigration services. They do not provide information related to visa applications and do not respond to emails or calls on this subject. The consular team is only responsible for services to Canadian citizens.

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The consular team at Embassy of Canada in Rabat does not offer visa and immigration services. They do not provide information related to visa applications and do not respond to emails or calls on this subject. The consular team is only responsible for services to Canadian citizens.

Refer to Travel documents – Visas.

• Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
• Electronic travel authorization (eTA): Citizens from some visa-required countries
• 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.
• You can also consult the help center to find quick and direct answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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.