Canada Child Passport Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

for Canadians under 16 years of age applying outside of Canada

Warning—Any false or misleading statement with respect to this application and any supporting document, including the concealment of any material fact, may

result in the refusal to issue a passport, the revocation of a currently valid passport, or the refusal of passport services, and may be grounds for criminal prosecution. Your application will not be processed if you fail to complete all of the required sections of this form and/or refuse to consent to the exchange or disclosure of any personal information required for the delivery of passport services.

Type or print in CAPITAL LETTERS using black or dark blue ink.

1	Child's Personal Information (see Instructions, section H)	Date of travel
		Month Day

Surname (last name)

Unknown

Given name(s)

Date of birth					Place of birth
Year		Month		Day	City			Country		Prov./Terr./State (if applicable)
Sex		Female			Eye colour		Current hair colour		Height (cm/in)	Weight (kg/lbs)
		Male
Current home address
Number	Street					Apartment		City	Country	Postal code
Mailing address (if different from above)
Number	Street					Apartment		City	Country	Postal code

2	Information on Applicant (see Instructions, section J)

Applicant (parent or legal guardian)

Other parent or legal guardian

Surname (last name) at your birth

Surname (last name) at your birth

Given name(s)

Given name(s)

Date of birth

Country of birth

Date of birth

Country of birth

Year

Month

Day

Year

Month

Day

Address

Address

Telephone (daytime)

Telephone (other)

Telephone (daytime)

Telephone (other)

Email address (optional)

Email address (optional)

Declaration—I declare that the child named above is a Canadian citizen, that I am the

Declaration—I declare that the child named above is a Canadian citizen, that I am the

parent or legal guardian of this child and that the statements made in this application are

parent or legal guardian of this child and that the statements made in this application are

true. I declare that I have read and understood the Warning at the top of this page and the

true. I declare that I have read and understood the Warning at the top of this page and the

Privacy Notice Statement (see section P). I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of

Privacy Notice Statement (see section P). I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of

my personal information and that of the child by Passport Program, Citizenship and

my personal information and that of the child by Passport Program, Citizenship and

Immigration Canada, other federal government institutions, Government of Canada offices

Immigration Canada, other federal government institutions, Government of Canada offices

abroad and third party entities as outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement in the

abroad and third party entities as outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement in the

Instructions.

Instructions.

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3Previous Canadian Travel Document (see Instructions, section K)

Has a Canadian travel document (passport, certificate of identity or refugee travel document) been issued to the child?

If the passport is still valid, include it with your application.

Would you like the previous passport returned to you? If not, it will be securely destroyed by Passport Program to protect the child's personal information.

Yes, please return the previous passport to me.

Note: If a valid Canadian travel document has been lost, stolen, damaged or is inaccessible, complete form PPTC 203, Declaration, available online at passportcanada.gc.ca. A Canadian travel document, once reported lost or stolen, is no longer valid. There is an administrative fee for the replacement of a valid lost or stolen Canadian travel document (see section D).

4Proof of Canadian Citizenship (see Instructions, sections J and L)

Provide one (1) of the documents listed below (original only):

5		Declaration of Applicant
Surname (last name) of applicant			Given name(s) of applicant
Relationship to the child		Surname (last name) of child		Given name(s) of child

Declaration—I solemnly declare that the child named above is a Canadian citizen, that the photos enclosed are unaltered and a true likeness of the child, that all of the statements made and the information provided in this application, as well as any supporting documents, are true. I declare that I have read and understood the Warning on page 1 and the Privacy Notice Statement (see section P). I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information and the child by Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, other federal government institutions, Government of Canada offices abroad and third party entities as outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement in the Instructions.

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Declaration of Guarantor (see Instructions, section M-A Passport holder or section M-B Occupation)

The guarantor must know the applicant identified in section 5.

Surname (last name)

Given name(s)

Canadian passport number (see section M-A) or Occupation (see section M-B)

Telephone (daytime)

Date of birth in passport (see section M-A) or Name of firm/organization (see section M-B)

Telephone (other)

Year

Month

Day

Current home address (see section M-A) or Business address (see section M-B)

Number

Street

City

Country

Full name of applicant parent or legal guardian

Full name of child

I have known

Declaration—I solemnly declare that I have known the applicant identified above personally for at least two (2) years and have knowledge of the child. I have signed the back of one (1)

the applicant

photo to certify that the image is a true likeness of the child. I declare that I have read and understood the Warning on page 1 and the Privacy Notice Statement (see section P). I consent

to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information by Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, other federal government institutions, Government of Canada

(parent or legal

offices abroad and third party entities as outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement in the Instructions.

guardian) for

Signature of guarantor

Date

Signed at

Year

Month

Day

Country

Number of years

City

	7	Emergency Contact Information (optional)
		(see Instructions, section N)

Current home address

Number		Street	Apartment City	Country

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Child Abroad General Passport Application

for Canadians under 16 years of age applying outside of Canada

Instructions

A	Entitlement to a Canadian Passport

Important notice—We recommend that you not finalize your travel plans until you receive the requested passport.

A Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for Canadians who travel abroad.

Canadian passports are issued to Canadian citizens only.

For Canadians 16 years of age or over, use form PPTC 040, Adult Abroad General Passport Application.

All documents submitted throughout the passport application process that are in a language other than English or French must be translated by a certified translator.

Both pages of the application form completed and signed within the last twelve (12) months

Two (2) identical unaltered passport photos of the child taken within the last six (6) months

Application form and one of the photos certified by your guarantor

Proof of Canadian citizenship (original only—the document will be returned to you)

Any valid Canadian travel document (passport, certificate of identity or refugee travel document) issued to the child

Acceptable proof of parentage

All documents (including any divorce judgment) that refer to custody of, mobility of, or access to the child

The fee

Additional documents or information may be requested in support of this application.

The fee is in Canadian funds and should be converted to local funds. Please confirm fee and accepted methods of payment with the nearest Government of Canada office abroad.

There is a separate, non-refundable Can$45 administrative fee for the replacement of a valid lost or stolen Canadian travel document.

Payment by credit card for passport services at a Government of Canada office abroad requires the completion of a separate credit card authorization form. By completing and signing the authorization form, you are providing formal authorization to charge your credit card for payment of the services requested. The form must be included with your passport application.

Important notice: There is a fee to use the credit card payment service, a payment solution developed by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. This fee is separate and independent from the amount payable to the Government of Canada for any passport service.

For more information and to access the credit card authorization form online, visit the Government of Canada website at travel.gc.ca.

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F	Where to Apply

Submit the child's application at the nearest Government of Canada office that provides passport services in the country where you reside or are visiting. A list of Government of Canada offices abroad is available online at travel.gc.ca or consult your local telephone directory.

Offices authorized to process passport applications include:

Canadian embassies

Canadian high commissions

Canadian consulates (except those headed by honorary consuls)

G	Contact Information

General information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specific information is available at the nearest Government of Canada office that provides passport services (consult your local telephone directory).

Information on passports, fees and processing times

Website	passportcanada.gc.ca
Passport Program	819-997-8338
TTY (for persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing)
Montréal, Canada	514-283-5197
Travel reports, warnings and requirements
Website	travel.gc.ca

Application forms are available in large print.

A passport application instruction booklet is available in Braille.

HChild's Personal Information

Surname and given name(s) to appear in passport

Write the child's name to appear in the passport. The name must not differ from the name that appears on the child's documentary evidence of citizenship.

Additional documents may be requested to verify the child's identity.

Surname (last name) at birth and former surname (last name)

Complete if different from the surname (last name) to appear in the passport (for Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada information only—it will not appear in the passport).

Date of birth

If the child's proof of citizenship does not show a complete date of birth, the specific year, month and day of the child's birth will be entered as shown on the child's supporting documents. Provide original or copies signed and dated by your guarantor of any supporting identification showing that date of birth.

Place of birth

The child's place of birth must be provided on the application form. If you do not wish the child's place of birth to appear in the passport, submit form PPTC 077, Request for a Canadian passport without place of birth, available online at passportcanada.gc.ca.

Signature

Children 11 years of age and over must sign their usual signature.

Note: At no time should a person other than the child sign in this signature box, section 1, without exception.

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I	Who May Apply for a Passport for a Child?

One of the parents

The custodial parent in cases of separation or divorce

The legal guardian

J	Information on Applicant and Proof of Parentage

Both parents are requested to participate in obtaining passport services for their child and to sign the application form. The other parent may be contacted. If you do not know the whereabouts of the other parent, please contact us. When a legal guardian is the applicant, the other legal guardian(s), as the case may be, must also participate. Proof of legal guardianship is required.

Proof of parentage between the child and the parent(s)

You must provide one of the following acceptable proof of parentage documents demonstrating the relationship between the child and the parent(s):

A detailed birth certificate from Canada (also serves as proof of citizenship) or from a foreign country where the child was born, indicating the name of the parent(s); or

An order of adoption indicating the name of the adopting parent(s)

Exception: An application submitted for a child will only be accepted without proof of parentage if:

a Canadian travel document was previously issued to the child in his or her name; and

the parents or legal guardians who participated in the previous application are the same ones participating in this application.

Custody, separation or divorce

When a court order or agreement exists referring to custody of the child, only the person with custodial rights may apply. All documents that refer to custody of, mobility of, or access to the child must be provided. If a divorce has been granted, a copy of the divorce judgment or order must also be provided. When joint custody provisions exist, either parent may be the applicant.

Relationship with other parent

Indicate your current relationship with the other parent: single (no relationship), common law, married, separated, divorced, widowed. Indicate date of marriage to the other parent, if applicable. Additional information or documentation may be requested.

When a legal guardian is the applicant, proof of legal guardianship must be provided.

Deceased parent

If the other parent is deceased, the applicant must enclose a death certificate with the application. When completing section 2 of the form, the applicant must provide as much information as possible.

K	Previous Canadian Travel Document

Enclose any valid Canadian travel document (passport, certificate of identity or refugee travel document) issued to the child. If the passport is valid for more than twelve (12) months from the date the application is submitted, provide a written explanation as to why you are applying at this time. Should Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada not be satisfied that you have a valid reason for applying early, your application for a new passport may be refused.

A person's name may appear in only one (1) valid Canadian travel document.

Note: If a valid Canadian travel document has been lost, stolen, damaged or is inaccessible, complete form PPTC 203, Declaration, available online at passportcanada.gc.ca. A Canadian travel document, once reported lost or stolen, is no longer valid. If found, it must not be used for travel and must be returned immediately to Passport Program or if abroad to the nearest Government of Canada office. There is an administrative fee for the replacement of a valid lost or stolen Canadian travel document (see section D).

L	Proof of Canadian Citizenship

Provide one (1) of the documents indicated in section 4 on the application form (original only). It will be returned to you. Additional information may be requested to confirm the child's citizenship.

Certificate of birth in Canada

Only official birth documents issued by the vital statistics office for the child's province or territory of birth in Canada are accepted. This includes detailed birth certificates indicating the name of the parent(s) which can also be used as proof of parentage (see section J). Certain exceptions may apply. More information is available online at passportcanada.gc.ca.

Certificate of Canadian citizenship

Commemorative documents of citizenship are not accepted. If the child requires a certificate of Canadian citizenship, contact the nearest Government of Canada office. You may also visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at cic.gc.ca.

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M	Declaration of Guarantor

A guarantor is a person other than the applicant who confirms the applicant's identity and has knowledge of the child. The other parent, legal guardian, family member or a person who resides at the same address as the applicant may be the guarantor, provided that the individual meets the specified requirements.

The guarantor must:

have known you (the applicant) personally for at least two (2) years*. To know an applicant personally means that the guarantor is able to confirm aspects of the applicant's personal attributes;

perform the following two (2) tasks free of charge:

1.Complete and sign the Declaration of Guarantor (section 6) (ensure you have completed and signed both pages of the application before submitting it to your guarantor).

2.Write "I certify this to be a true likeness of (child's name)" on the back of one (1) of the child's photos, and signed it;

know you well enough to be confident that the statements you have made on the application form are true;

be accessible to the Passport Program for verification; Passport Program reserves the right to request a new guarantor.

The applicant must not assist the guarantor in performing his or her duties. If your guarantor requires assistance, contact Passport Program.

The guarantor can be either a Canadian passport holder (see section M-A below) or a member of an eligible occupation (see section M-B below).

Section M-A: Canadian passport holder

The guarantor must:

be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or over;

hold a 5-year or a 10-year Canadian passport that is valid or has expired within the last year from the date we receive this application;

have been 16 years of age or over when the application was submitted for the passport identified in section 6 on this application form; and

provide the requested information contained in the passport issued in his or her name by completing, by hand, the declaration of guarantor section of the application form.

A Canadian passport holder guarantor does not need to reside in the same country as the applicant.

OR

Section M-B: Occupation

The guarantor must:

currently work and/or reside within the area of accreditation served by the Government of Canada office abroad where the application is submitted; and

be currently registered/licensed with the appropriate local authority to practice one (1) of the following professions:

Dentist	Notary public
Medical doctor	Pharmacist
Dean or head of university or college	Veterinarian
Judge	Police officer
Lawyer or notary	Signing officer of a bank or trust company, or of a financial institution that offers a
	full range of banking services (cash withdrawals, deposits, savings)

The above list is not a recognition or endorsement by Passport Program of professional status or superior qualifications. A guarantor from the eligible list of occupations does not need to be a Canadian citizen.

If you have not known an eligible guarantor from either section M-A, Canadian passport holder, or section M-B, Occupation, for at least two (2) years, complete form PPTC 132, Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor, available at any Government of Canada office that provides passport services. The form must be completed at your expense before a person who is authorized by law to administer an oath or solemn affirmation. This may delay the processing time of the passport.

N	Emergency Contact Information

We recommend that you provide the name of someone who would not normally travel with the child. This information is helpful if the child has an accident or becomes ill while travelling.

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Child Abroad General Passport Application

You must submit two (2) identical unaltered photos with each passport application. Digital (electronic format) photos are unacceptable.

The following must appear on the back of one photo

The name and complete address of the photo studio (not a P.O. Box) and the date the photo was taken. The photographer may use a stamp or handwrite the information (stick-on labels are not acceptable).

The guarantor's signature.

Additional information

Prescription glasses may be worn in photos as long as there is no glare and the eyes are clearly visible. The red-eye effect, tinted glasses and sunglasses make the photos unacceptable.

Hats and head coverings must not be worn, except for religious beliefs or medical reasons. However, the head covering must not cast shadows on the face and the full face must be clearly visible.

Child photos

The above instructions apply equally to photos of children.

The photo must show the child's head and shoulders only. The hands of the parent or the child must not appear in the photo.

Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada recognizes that it is difficult to obtain a neutral expression from a newborn and will be tolerant in this respect.

For newborn babies, the photo may be taken while the child is sitting in a car seat, as long as a white blanket is placed over the seat behind the child's head. There must be no shadows on the face or shoulders, around the ears or in the background.

More information is available at passportcanada.gc.ca.

P	Privacy Notice Statement

All personal information provided on this application form is collected by Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for the purpose of determining entitlement of the child to a Canadian passport and to provide information to the Consular Operations Bureau of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada in the event that the passport holder requires assistance while travelling abroad. In the performance of those services, personal information is collected, used and disclosed under the authority of the Canadian Passport Order and in accordance with the Privacy Act and any other federal laws, regulations and policies applicable to the protection of personal information, as described in Personal Information Bank PPTC PPD 102 (Regular and Official Travel Passports). In the context of the delivery of passport services, CIC and other federal government institutions or Government of Canada offices abroad assisting in the delivery of passport services may exchange personal information. In addition, in determining current and ongoing entitlement and to maintain the integrity of the Passport Program, all personal information collected is subject to verification and security queries to authenticate identity and citizenship, as well as to identify the existence of grounds for refusal to issue a passport, the revocation of a currently valid passport or the refusal of passport services. In the same context, the guarantor's personal information is also subject to verification and security queries to determine whether the individual meets the guarantor requirements. Personal information may be disclosed to third party entities, such as law enforcement authorities and identity document issuing institutions, for verification and security queries required in the delivery of passport services. Personal information may also be disclosed by third party entities to CIC or other federal government institutions or Government of Canada offices abroad for those same purposes. To strengthen the security of the Canadian passport, CIC uses facial recognition technology. Also, an electronic chip is inserted into the booklet. The chip contains, in electronic format, the photo of the bearer and the personal information found on page 2 of the booklet.

CIC may contact the applicant/passport holder to solicit feedback about passport services.

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Important information concerning children travelling abroad

For more information, visit international.gc.ca and travel.gc.ca/child.

Q

Travelling with Children or Children Travelling Alone

Immigration authorities in most countries are increasingly vigilant when children cross international borders. Whether travelling alone or accompanied by an adult, each child travelling abroad must have an individual valid passport and may also require supporting documentation. Prior to any travel, you should contact the embassy or consulate of all countries the child will be visiting to inquire about entry requirements.

R

Documentation to Facilitate Travel Abroad

The following documents may be requested to support the entry of a child to another country: Birth certificate showing the names of both parents.

Documents pertaining to custody.

A letter of consent authorizing the child to travel alone; with only one parent; or with someone other than the custodian or guardian, as the case may be. The child should have a letter from every person or organization with custodial rights, guardianship rights or, in Quebec only, parental authority. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada recommends that the letter be certified, stamped, or sealed by an official with the authority to administer an oath or solemn declaration.

If one of the parents is deceased, the death certificate.

	S	Documentation and Tips to Facilitate the Return to Canada

The following tips may help to avoid delays when a child is returning to Canada:

Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you to assist in confirming your legal right or authorization to enter Canada upon your return.

If you have custody of the child, carry copies of documents that specify your custody rights.

If you are not the legal guardian of the child, carry a letter of permission or authorization giving you custody when entering Canada. When one parent is travelling with a child, a letter from the other parent can also facilitate the return of both the parent and the child. The letter should also contain telephone numbers where the parents or legal guardians can be contacted.

If you are travelling with a group, make sure you are in the same vehicle as the child you are accompanying when arriving at a border crossing.

Have the child memorize a telephone number to call in case of emergency.

TCustody Information

Custody arrangements in Canada may not be recognized in another country. In extreme cases, the child may not be able to leave the country visited. It is recommended that, before leaving on a trip, you check with the embassy or consulate of the country or countries the child will be visiting to determine the documentation that may be requested relating to custody of the child.

For further information, contact:
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada:
Outside Canada	613-944-6788

If a custody dispute could possibly arise while travelling with the child, you should talk to a lawyer prior to your departure. We suggest that you also read the publication International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents.

You may order a copy online or access an online version at:
Website	travel.gc.ca
For a free copy, call:
Phone number	613-944-4000

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