This section provides information on the services offered to British nationals in the country. It is aimed at British nationals planning to visit the country, travelling through or living in the country.

Registering with us

The British High Commission does not keep a local register of British nationals resident in Canada due to the numbers involved

Applying for a passport

As part of a global rationalisation of our overseas passport production, from November 2008 all British passports in North America will be issued at the UK's North America Passport Production Centre in Washington DC

What happens when you retire

Going to live abroad is a major decision to take. It makes sense to get a wide range of information and advice to help you plan and make sure the move goes smoothly.

Birth and marriage certificates in Canada and UK

In the UK these certificates are handled by the appropriate offices located in UK

How to register a death

Process involved in registering death in the family while overseas

Repatriation to the UK of human remains

Here you will the procedure for transportation of human remains from Canada to the UK.

How to legalise a document

British consular officials in Canada have no notary powers and cannot certify, notarise or legalise a document

Overseas voters

The Electoral Commission has launched a campaign reminding British citizens living abroad that they need to be on the electoral register to vote in UK elections and referendums.

General travellers' tips

General tips on laws and customs can help you stay out of trouble while you are abroad

Canada-UK Driving Licences

If you are moving from the UK to Canada to live, you should be aware that each Province/Territory issues its own Driving Licence

Police Clearance

Can the High Commission provide or obtain a police background check from the UK on my behalf?

Reunite

Reunite is the leading UK charity specialising in international parental child abduction

Consular Fees

It is the British Government's policy that fees for consular services should be set to recover the full costs involved without being subsidised from UK general taxation

Contact us

If you want to comment, compliment or complain about the conduct of our staff or the service you received at the British High Commission, you may do so in writing or by fax