Birth registration is compulsory for children born in Bangladesh, regardless of age, race, religion or nationality. Register newborn babies within 45 days of birth. Penalties are applicable for parents who do not register their children within 2 years of birth.
Complete your citizenship application before presenting your documents in person. Citizenship certificates are not mailed out. Photocopies of original documents accompanying the originals need to be brought in at the time of submission.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 4950.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 6600.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 4950.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 4950.00 |
The Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929, as amended in 1984, sets the minimum age for marriage as twenty-one for men and eighteen for women. The legislation provides penal sanctions, including potential imprisonment for up to one month, a fine of up to one thousand Taka, or both, for those who knowingly participate in the contracting or solemnizing of an under-age marriage, but the Act does not invalidate such marriages. However, the codification of these age limitations has done little to prevent underage brides.
The office provides the following notarial services 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):
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payments may not go through on local credit cards if the transaction has not been authorized by the bank.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 3300.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 3300.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 1320.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 2900.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 | 198.00 |
| Declaration in Lieu of guarantor | 50.00 | 3300.00 |
| Facilitation letter | 50.00 | 3300.00 |
Present your documents in person. Mailed in applications are not accepted.
Passports are not mailed out.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 17160.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 12540.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 6600.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 2970.00 |
| Retention of valid passport | 45.00 | 2970.00 |
Bangladesh does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).