Government of Canada services and information in Singapore
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Singapore.
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
- See Apply for a Canadian citizenship certificate and complete form (CIT 0001).
- Refer to the instruction guide and document checklist for necessary supporting documents.
- Fees can be paid during submission or online. Include the receipt with the application.
- Book an appointment online to submit the completed application form and supporting documents at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore.
- One George Street #11-01, Singapore 049145 (closed on public holidays)
Payment method
Pay your application fees online, or in person by credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
| 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 |
Criminal record checks
Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.
Singapore Police Force offers fingerprinting services. Individuals may contact the local police (by +65 6435 8277 or SPF_COC_Office@spf.gov.sg) directly for details on fingerprinting.
Death abroad
Refer to Death outside Canada.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
The Registry of Marriages (ROM) in Singapore registers and solemnises civil marriages under the Women's Charter.
Notarial services
Canadian consular officials have the legal authority to perform a variety of notarial services. These services are offered, however, only when necessary and no substitute service providers exist locally. Visit Singapore Law Society for law firms, lawyers, Commissioner of Oaths and Notaries Public in Singapore.
Consular officials cannot offer advice on legal issues or represent you before the courts. They do not post bail, pay legal fees or pay fines. Consular officials also reserve the right to refuse notarial services.
Service standards and fees are applicable to all notarial services offered.
Apostille (replaces authentication or legalization services)
The apostille eases the use of Canadian documents abroad.
As of January 11, 2024, if you reside in Singapore and need the authentication or legalization of a document issued in Canada, you must apply for the apostille.
The High Commission of Canada in Singapore will be able to deliver the apostille service for:
- Canadian civil documents (birth, marriage, death or name change certificate) issued by a provincial office of vital statistics in Canada
- Documents that would have qualified to receive the apostille from Global Affairs Canada
- See Changes to authentication services in Canada to find out if your documents qualify.
You can request apostille service by sending the following documents to the High Commission by email at sporeconsular@international.gc.ca:
- A copy of the document(s) needed for apostille
- A copy of your Canadian passport or a valid official ID
Consular officials will assess the document(s) and respond accordingly.
Certify true copy of original document – contents not validated
Consular officials can provide certified true copies of original Canadian documents such as passport, citizenship, birth, marriage and death certificates. To request this service, make an appointment to present your original Canadian documents and proof of identity in-person.
The disclaimer “Contents not validated by the High Commission of Canada” will be stamped on the certified copy and bear the date and signature of a consular official.
Certify true copy of Canadian passport
Consular officials can validate the bio-data page of a Canadian passport against the electronic record and certify a true and authentic copy of the original, dated and sealed. The Canadian passport must not have been damaged or previously reported as lost or stolen.
Make an appointment to present your original Canadian passport and a completed PPTC516 form in person.
Declaration of common-law relationship
The High Commission cannot confirm the marital status of Canadian citizens. It falls under provincial/territorial jurisdiction in Canada. There is also no central registry for marital status in Canada.
Canadian citizens can swear or declare their common-law status by signing an affidavit or a statutory declaration at the High Commission. To do this, send the following documents to the High Commission by email at sporeconsular@international.gc.ca:
- A copy of valid Canadian passport;
- A copy of birth certificate (if born in Canada);
- A copy of Canadian citizenship certificate (if not born in Canada); and
- A draft affidavit or statutory declaration (pertaining to requester’s common-law relationship).
Consular officials will assess the document(s) and respond accordingly.
Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad
The High Commission can issue a “Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad” to Canadians looking to get married in abroad. To request for the statement, provide the following documents to the High Commission by email at sporeconsular@international.gc.ca:
- A copy of valid Canadian passport;
- A copy of birth certificate (if born in Canada);
- A copy of Canadian citizenship certificate (if born outside Canada);
- A signed / dated statutory declaration of requester’s current marital status, permanent address and contact information; and
- A copy of divorce certificate/final judgment of divorce or of the former spouse’s death certificate, if previously married.
Consular officials will assess the document(s) and respond accordingly.
Singapore requires foreigner visitors to provide a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage to marry. However, the statement issued by the High Commission will not include a person’s religion or information about a non-Canadian national.
Contact us at sporeconsular@international.gc.ca for assistance.
Translation
The High Commission of Canada does not provide translation or interpretation services. A list of local translators can be provided upon request by email at sporeconsular@international.gc.ca.
Witness of signature on an affidavit or statutory declaration
If you need a consular official to witness the signature on an affidavit or declaration, send the following documents by email at sporeconsular@international.gc.ca:
- A copy of valid Canadian passport; and
- A draft affidavit or statutory declaration.
A consular official will contact you with their assessment.
Note: Signing an affidavit or a statutory declaration at the High Commission does not validate the content of the document.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (less than 200 words). The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (200-499 words). The fee shown is per document. | 60.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (500-999). The fee shown is per document. | 80.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (1000 words or more). The fee shown is per word. | 0.10 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 |
Passport services
Adult passports
- Find out if you can renew your passport
- If eligible for renewal, follow the steps to renew your passport
- If not eligible for renewal, follow the steps to apply for a new passport
- Fees can be paid during submission or online
- Book an appointment online to submit the application and supporting documents at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore
- One George Street #11-01, Singapore 049145 (closed on public holidays)
Report a lost or stolen passport
Child passports
- Follow the steps to apply for a child's passport
- If there is no guarantor, complete a Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor form (notarial fee applicable), which will be provided by contacting our office by email at sporeconsular@international.gc.ca
- Fees can be paid during submission or online
- Book an appointment online to submit the application and supporting documents at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore
- One George Street #11-01, Singapore 049145 (closed on public holidays)
Report a lost or stolen passport
Processing time
Check passport and travel document service standards
If you need a passport urgently, present your proof of travel or proof of residency requirement during application submission.
Payment method
Payments can be made online, or in person by credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
| 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 |
| Certify true of passport copy (by Passport Canada) | 45.00 |
| Consular Fees for passport Services | 25.00 |
| Retention of a valid passport | 45.00 |
| Temporary passport | 110.00 |
| Temporary passport exchange fee in Canada | 20.00 |
| Passport - Statutory Declaration in lieu of Guarantor | 50.00 |
| Emergency travel document (adult) | 75.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Singapore does not recognize same-sex marriage.
The laws of Singapore that prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex are being repealed. LGBTQ2 travellers should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Singapore.
General safety information and advice for LGBTQ2 travellers abroad
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Please do not call the High Commission for Visa and immigration inquiries.
For case-specific enquiries or urgent cases, please contact singapore-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca.
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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