Government of Canada services and information in Oslo, Norway
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Norway, in Oslo.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
Refer to Canadian citizenship.
Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment online to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.
If mailing your documents, send them to:
Embassy of Canada
PO Box 4076 AMB
N-0244 Oslo
Norway
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (NOK) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Postage fee to send citizenship certificate | 32.00 | 260.00 |
Criminal record checks
Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.
Death abroad
Refer to Death outside Canada.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
You cannot get married at a Canadian embassy or consulate. Canadian consular officials do not perform marriage ceremonies, and they do not have to attend a marriage ceremony in a foreign country.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by online appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
If mailing your documents, send them to:
Embassy of Canada
PO Box 4076 AMB
N-0244 Oslo
Norway
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.
Payment method
Direct deposit (in Norwegian kroner)
Embassy of Canada, 0244 Oslo.
Account no. 6034 05 41572
Ensure that the name of the applicant is shown on the giro or receipt. Confirmation of payment/copy of your receipt must be enclosed with your passport application.
Credit card
VISA and Mastercard - Use the credit card authorization form.
Note:
- Fees are subject to change without notification due to fluctuations in exchange rates.
- Fees prepaid directly into our bank account must be in Norwegian kroner only.
- We do not accept cash or cheques of any kind.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (NOK) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 385.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 385.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 385.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 385.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 155.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 230.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (less than 200 words). The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 | 230.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 | 24.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 350.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment online to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
All foreign documents must all be translated in English or French.
If mailing your documents, send them to:
Embassy of Canada
PO Box 4076 AMB
N-0244 Oslo
Norway
- Report a lost or stolen passport
- Check passport and travel document processing times and service standards
Emergency passports
The Embassy is authorized to issue a temporary passport which will have to be exchanged within 60 calendar days upon issuance of your new regular passport. There is an additional fee for this service which will be in addition to your regular passport fee. The issuance of this type of passport remains exclusively at the discretion of a Consular Officer and may only be issued in case of an urgent situation.
Passport for children
All passport applications for children must now include, in addition to all other documents, their original Long Birth certificates stating their parent’s names, regardless if the child was born in Canada or abroad. A certified copy of each parent’s ID is also required.
Name required
The name you request in your passport must be the same name as the one you are registered with in the Norwegian national registry (folkeregisteret). If you use a different name, or omit parts of your name in your passport, you may be refused your resident permit from the Norwegian police. This name must also match your supporting identification.
Payment method
Pay online for all your passport services.
Applications will not be processed before payment is received. Please include a copy of your receipt with your application.
Ensure that the name of the applicant is shown on the giro or receipt. Confirmation of payment/copy of your receipt must be enclosed with your passport application.
Credit card
VISA and Mastercard - Use the credit card authorization form.
Note:
- Fees are subject to change without notification due to fluctuations in exchange rates.
- We do not accept cash or cheques of any kind.
- Please note that direct deposits are no longer 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 |
| Statutory declaration (when signed by Embassy official) | 50.00 |
| Emergency passport - On approval by consular officer only | 75.00 |
| Temporary passport - On approval by consular officer only. This fee is in addition to your regular passport fee above, for adults and children | 110.00 |
| Pick-up fee in Canada (Temporary passport) | 20.00 |
| Retention of a valid passport during the application process for replacement passport | 45.00 |
| Certified true copy of a Canadian Passport or travel document (1 to 3 copies) | 45.00 |
| Replacement of a lost or stolen passport or travel document (in addition to the passport fee) | 45.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Same-sex marriage is legal in Norway.
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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