Canadian representation in the Philippines
Canadian Consulate in Cebu
Contact details, appointment hours and limited consular and notarial services for the Consulate of Canada in Cebu, Philippines.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Cebu
The Consulate of Canada is located at RD Corporate Center on Gov. M.C. Cuenco Avenue in Cebu City.
96 Gov. M.C. Cuenco Avenue
Cebu City 6000
Philippines
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Cebu?
The Consulate is located at RD Corporate Center, 96 Gov. M.C. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Cebu
The Canadian Consulate in Cebu is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides limited consular services to Canadians visiting or living in the Philippines.
Canada’s principal diplomatic and full-service consular mission in the Philippines is the Embassy of Canada in Manila.
The Cebu office provides local consular assistance and selected notarial services, while passport and citizenship applications are handled through Manila.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Cebu
The Consulate provides local consular assistance and a limited range of document services.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Cebu office for local consular assistance and guidance.
Notarial services
Limited in-person notarial services are available by appointment, including certified true copies and witnessing signatures.
Marriage documents
The Government of Canada provides procedures for obtaining a statement in lieu of a certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad.
Passport services
Passport applications are not accepted at the Consulate in Cebu and must be submitted to the Embassy of Canada in Manila.
Citizenship services
Proof of Canadian Citizenship applications are not accepted in Cebu and must be submitted to the Embassy in Manila.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Cebu
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Weekend
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: Closed.
Appointment required: Contact the Consulate before visiting. Hours may change during a large-scale emergency.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Cebu
The Consulate provides limited in-person notarial services by appointment.
Certified true copies
The office can certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals when the applicable requirements are met.
Witnessing signatures
A consular officer can witness eligible signatures on documents presented by Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, non-Canadian citizens when the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Statutory declarations
Eligible oaths, statutory declarations and affirmations can be handled under the current Government of Canada notarial procedures.
Before booking: Email cebu@international.gc.ca to arrange a notarial appointment. Complete the required forms in advance and sign documents only in front of the consular officer when witnessing is required.
Apostille and authentication: These services are not handled through the Cebu Consulate. Follow the current procedures of the Embassy of Canada in Manila.
Passport services
Canadian passport services for Cebu
Canadian passport applications are not accepted at the Consulate in Cebu.
Embassy of Canada in Manila
Submit Canadian passport applications directly to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Manila according to the current Government of Canada instructions.
Do not submit passport applications in Cebu: The Government of Canada expressly states that passport applications are not accepted at this Consulate.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Cebu
Applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are not accepted at the Consulate in Cebu.
Embassy of Canada in Manila
Applications requiring consular submission must be sent directly to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Manila. Some citizenship services can also be completed online.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Cebu
Book an appointment
General enquiries, consular assistance and in-person notarial services are appointment-based.
Check your service
Passport and citizenship applications are not accepted in Cebu. Use the Embassy of Canada in Manila for these services.
Prepare notarial documents
Bring the required original documents, identification and forms. Do not sign documents in advance when the signature must be witnessed.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Cebu FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Cebu?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at RD Corporate Center, 96 Gov. M.C. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Cebu an honorary post?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the office as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially names it the Consulate of Canada to the Philippines, in Cebu.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +63 999 994 1358.
What is the email address?
The published email address is cebu@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Cebu open?
General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Cebu?
No. Passport applications are not accepted at the Consulate in Cebu and must be submitted to the Embassy of Canada in Manila.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Cebu?
No. Applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are not accepted in Cebu. Follow the current procedures of the Embassy of Canada in Manila.
Does the Cebu Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Limited in-person notarial services are available by appointment, including certified true copies and witnessing signatures.
Can the Cebu Consulate provide apostille services?
No. For authentication or apostille services, follow the current procedures of the Embassy of Canada in Manila.
Which Canadian embassy provides full consular services in the Philippines?
The Embassy of Canada in Manila is Canada’s principal diplomatic and full-service consular mission in the Philippines.