How to apply for a child’s passport in Canada
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We have new measures to help manage wait times at passport offices in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. We’ll prioritize those who need a passport within 48 hours. We’ll make arrangements for people with longer term travel plans to be served at other locations.
A Canadian passport is a travel document that Canadian citizens can apply for.
A child’s passport is valid for a maximum of 5 years. It’s valid until it reaches its expiry date, even after the child turns 16.
You can’t renew a child’s passport. When the child turns 16, they can apply for an adult passport, which can be renewed.
Until then, you need to apply for a new child’s passport when it expires.
Who can apply for a child’s passport
To apply for a child’s passport, you must be one of the following:
- one of the child’s parents (if you’re not separated or divorced)
- the parent who has custody of the child (if you are separated or divorced) with the correct documentation
- Include all documents (including any divorce judgment) about the child’s custody , mobility or access.
- the child’s legal guardian, with the correct documentation
- Include all legal documents proving your legal guardianship of the child.
All parents or legal guardians should sign the application form.
- If you don’t know where the other parent or legal guardian is, contact us.
- We may contact the other parent or legal guardian.
If you’re worried someone might apply for a passport for your child without your consent
Find out how to add your child’s name to a special list for their safety.
When do you need the passport?
2 business days or less
- Go to a passport office with urgent pick-up service
- Walk-in only, no appointments
- You must provide proof that you need the passport
- Extra fees apply
3 to 45 business days
- Go to a passport office
- By appointment or walk-in
- You must provide proof that you need the passport
- It may take up to 2 weeks, plus mail time
46 business days or more
- Go to any Service Canada Centre
- By appointment or walk-in
- You can also apply by mail
- It may take up to 9 weeks, plus mail time
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