Government of Canada services and information in Windhoek, Namibia
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Consulate of Canada to Namibia, in Windhoek.
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Citizenship services
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa manages citizenship services.
Contact them by email at pret-consul@international.gc.ca.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only by email at windhoek@international.gc.ca, 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.
Passport services
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa manages passport services.
Contact them by email at pret-consul@international.gc.ca.
Visa and immigration services
The Consulate of Canada in Windhoek is unable to provide information regarding immigration, permanent residency or visas.
- Refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Submit an IRCC web form to ask about a specific case.
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