Canadian Passport
Outside Canada
Outside Canada
In general, all child passport applications must be accompanied by a proof of the child’s Canadian citizenship.
Child over 16 must apply for their own passports.
For newborn, you can apply for "Proof of Citizenship" and "Limited Validity Passport" at the same time. Contact your nearest embassy for more info.
Important: Never sign your child’s passport or other travel document. A parent’s or legal guardian’s signature makes the document invalid. Print the Signature policy (PDF, 600.51KB) and bring it with you when you travel in case you are asked to sign it. A child’s passport or other travel document does not need a signature. A child may sign the passport or travel document and children over the age of 11 are encouraged to sign. If a child does not sign, the signature block on page 3 must be left blank.
The application form varies depending on where you are applying from:
You can also pick up an application form at your nearest Government of Canada office abroad.
You will need to submit the following:
Note:
If you are in the United States, you can only submit by mail your application, supporting documents and required fees. You cannot take the application to a Government of Canada office in the US. Since you will be sending original documents, you should use a courier or mail service that allows you to track your mail in case it is misplaced.
If you are in another country other than the US, you must submit your application to the nearest Government of Canada office abroad.
Visit the Passport Canada website for detailed information about how long it will take to process the application and how to request urgent processing.