Government of Canada

Registration of Canadians Abroad

The Registration of Canadians Abroad service offers a consular registration service to Canadians living or travelling abroad for three months or more, and notifies registered Canadians in the event of a natural disaster or civil unrest in the country in question or of a family emergency in Canada.

Delivered by: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)

Application Information

  • If a registration form is submitted prior to arrival abroad, travellers must confirm their arrival with the office where the form was sent.
  • Application Form (PDF Format - 85 kb)
  • On-line Application

Contact Information

Related Information

  • The service is also available to Canadians living or travelling for less than three months in countries where potential problems or crises may develop.