Living/Travelling in Austria, Slovakia and Bosnia

and Herzegovina

Preparation is the key to successful travel. By doing your homework before you leave, you minimize the chances of something going wrong. Below you will find a broad range of information to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable journey.

Before you go:

• Travel Preparations: Frequently Asked Questions
• Safe-Travel Publications
• Visa Requirements
• Visa Services
• Passport Applications in Canada
• Representatives of Slovakia in Canada
• Children and Travel
• Medical Matters

General services during your stay:

• Emergency Services
• During your stay: Frequently Asked Questions
• Passport Services
• Citizenship and Social Insurance Numbers  
• Consular Fees
• Birth Registration
• Adoptions
• Tax in Canada
• Pensions: Canadian Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan
• Voting While Abroad

Returning to Canada:

• Import Duties and Taxes
• Pet Imports
• Vehicle Imports
• What can I bring to Canada?

New! Online Appointment Service from April 1, 2016

To better serve your needs, we are pleased to announce our new online appointment system for requesting consular services at a date and time convenient for you.

Avoid long and sometimes unexpected waiting times at our office and book your online appointment in advance. We highly recommend booking an appointment as priority will be given to clients with booked appointments as of April 1, 2016.

Please note that this appointment system cannot be used for visa applications and immigration or eTA related issues. If you would like more information on these services, please visit www.cic.gc.ca.