Requirements for a Passport Application:
The following are the compulsory documents that you must provide:
Proof of Citizenship:
When applying for a new passport, you must provide an original document providing your Canadian citizenship. You will get your document back after verification.
Your proof depends on the nature of your citizenship. The following categories determine the type of document to present as proof of citizenship:
Citizenship by birth:
If you were born in Canada, you have to prove your citizenship with any of the following:
- A birth certificate issued from the province or territory in which you were born.
- A Canadian citizenship certificate.
Other means of citizenship:
If you were born outside Canada, you must provide proof of your citizenship with one of the following :
- Birth registration certificate issued in another country.
- Canadian Citizenship certificate.
- Canadian citizenship retention certificate.
- Naturalisation certificate.
Other Travel Documents:
You will need to present any valid Canadian passport, refugee travel document, or certificate of identity.
Documents Supporting Identification:
Documents supporting identification are means of identification granted by an authority of the federal, provincial, territorial, or state governments or by an equivalent organisation abroad.
Your identity document should show your:
- Photo.
- Name.
- Date of birth.
- Signature.
The following are some of the ID documents you can submit:
- Canadian passport (valid or expired for less than one year).
- Employee identification.
- Driver’s licence.
- Health card.
- Indian Status card.
- Military ID.
- Foreign passport.
- Non-driver’s licence.
- Government-issued ID card.
Passport Photos:
You will need to provide two identical passport photographs. The back of one of the photographs must contain:
- The photo studio’s name and complete address.
- The date the photographer shot the passport photographs.
- The signature of your guarantor.
- The guarantor’s written statement that the image is in your actual likeness.
The dealing Consulate may ask any further documentation at the time of submission and during the processing of the passport application.
Get a Guarantor and Two References
There are different guarantor requirements. Learn the type that applies to you on the IRCC website. Your guarantor must sign your:
- Application form.
- Passport photo (one out of two).
- Supporting identity documents (all your documents).
The referees must:
- Be 18 years or above.
- Have a form of relationship with you for a minimum of 2 years.
You are not allowed to choose a member of your family and your guarantor as your referee.
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Let us handle the specifics, so you can concentrate on planning your stay with your family in Canada. Contact us today to begin your consultation with our Immigration Lawyer. If you wish to apply. Our Immigration Lawyer will assist you to process your Passport Application.
