Newborn Canadian Passport

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NewBorn's Canadian Citizenship

Newborn's Canadian Passport

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.

Application Form

You can download the application [PDF] or pick it up at a Passport Canada office. You can also pick up application forms from a participating Service Canada Centre or Post Office.

Fees

Current Child Passport Fees is CA$57. Find out latest Fees here.

Required Documents

You will need to submit the following:

Both pages of the application form completed, signed within the last 12 months, and certified by your guarantor;
Two (2) identical passport photos of the child, one certified by your guarantor;
Proof of Canadian citizenship;
Proof of parentage;
Any valid Canadian passport or travel document previously issued to the child;
Proof of legal guardianship, if applicable; and
All documents that refer to custody or mobility of, or access to, the child.

Note:

Only original documents are accepted and they will be returned to you.
Additional documents or information may be requested.
All documents submitted in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by a translation from a certified translator. Find out more.
Both parents are required to participate in obtaining a passport for their child and to sign the application form.
Any ONE parent can apply for child's passport. (also Legal Guardian or Custodial parent in case of separation or divorce).
In case of JOINT-CUSTODY provision, either parent may apply, but both parents must sign the application.
If child is 11 years or older, child is required to sign in signature box on first page of application form.

Submit the Application

You can submit the application, supporting documents and required fees in 2 ways:

By mail.
In person at a Passport Canada office, or at a participating Service Canada Centre or post office.

Visit the Passport Canada website for detailed information about how long it will take to process the application and how to request urgent processing.

Recommended Consent Letter for Canadian Children Travelling Abroad

NOTE:

If you were married to your spouse when your child was born or soon after, that spouse will, by default, be considered their legal parent. You will need their consent or full legal custody for the child to immigrate. The fact that any parent isn't named on birth certificate doesn't matter. Unless you have sole legal custody or a signed consent, IRCC will almost certainly refuse to proceed. It doesn't matter if one parent is supportive or not because this doesn't change their parental rights.

In case one parent is overseas and child is Canadian born inside Canada, you need their consent by following these steps:

[PARENT 1] Acquire child's Long Form Birth Certificate. Long Form Birth Certificate have both parents' names mentioned.
[PARENT 1] Apply for Child's Canadian Passport Application at Service Canada's designated locations. You will be given 'File Number'.
[PARENT 2] Take this 'File Number' to your nearest Canadian Consulate/Embassy/High Commission. You may need to take appointment first before going. You will also need to bring your Passport and National ID Card. [Signed Consent Forms via Post is not accepted.]

WARNING

NEVER SIGN YOUR CHILD'S PASSPORT

Source(s) :

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/children/apply.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/children/documents-submit.html

https://settlement.org/ontario/daily-life/life-events/birth/how-do-i-get-a-canadian-passport-for-my-child-from-inside-canada/

https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/belgium-belgique/consular_services_consulaires/special-attention-speciale.aspx?lang=eng

https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/united_kingdom-royaume_uni/consular_services_consulaires/passports_child-enfant_passeports.aspx?lang=eng

https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/united_kingdom-royaume_uni/consular_services_consulaires/passports_checklist_child-enfant_verification_passeports.aspx?lang=eng

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