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CHILD TRAVEL DOCUMENT APPLICATION
for stateless and protected persons in Canada (under 16 years of age)
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, and/or the imposition of a period of
refusal of passport services, and may be grounds for criminal prosecution as per subsection 57 (2) of the Criminal Code (R.C.S. 1985, C-46).
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CHILD'S PERSONAL INFORMATION (SEE INSTRUCTIONS, SECTION G)
Surname (last name) requested to appear in the travel document
Given name(s) requested to appear in the travel document
UCI
Anticipated date of travel
Unknown
Month
Day
It is recommended that you do not
finalize travel plans until you receive
the requested travel document.
All former surnames (including surname at birth if different from above. These will not appear in the travel document.)
Place of birth
City Country
Prov./Terr./State
(if applicable)
Date of birth
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Sex
F Female M Male X Another gender
Natural eye colour Height (cm/in)
Current home address
Number Street Apt. City
Prov./Terr./State Postal/ZIP code
Mailing address (if different from current home address)
Number Street Apt. City
Prov/Terr./State Postal/ZIP code
Children under 16 years of age are not required to sign the application form, however children
aged 11 to 15 are encouraged to sign this section. No one other than the child must sign
in the signature box in section 1 or in the travel document issued to the child once it is received.
Date (YYYY-MM-DD
Signed at
City Prov./Terr./State
Sign within border
Signature of child (see Instructions, section G)
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INFORMATION ON APPLICANT PARENT AND OTHER PARENT(S) (SEE INSTRUCTIONS, SECTION J)
• Is the child currently the subject of an adoption process or partially or fully in the care of a provincial or territorial family services organization in Canada?
No Yes, include all documents
• Are there any separation agreements, court orders or legal proceedings pertaining to custody of, mobility of, or access to the child?
No Yes, include all documents
Relationship between the applicant (parent or legal guardian) and the other parent or legal guardian
Date of marriage (if applicable) (YYYY-MM-DD)
Applicant (parent or legal guardian)
Current surname (last name)
Given name(s)
All former surname(s) (if different from above)
Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD) Country of birth
Address
Number Street Apt. City Prov./Terr./State Postal/ZIP code
Telephone (daytime) Telephone (other)
Email address
Declaration—I solemnly declare that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child named in section 1
and that all of the information provided and all statements made in this application, as well as all
documents submitted to support the application, including the child's photos are unaltered and true.
I declare that I have read and understood the Warning at the top of page 1 and the Privacy Notice
Statement in section O. I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information and
that of the child as outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement.
Signature of applicant (also sign section 4) Date (YYYY-MM-DD) Signed at
Other parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
Current surname (last name)
Given name(s)
All former surname(s) (if different from above)
Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD)
Country of birth
Address
Number Street Apt. City
Prov./Terr./State Postal/ZIP code
Telephone (daytime) Telephone (other)
Email address
Declaration—I solemnly declare that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child named in section 1
and that all of the information provided and all statements made in this application, as well as all
documents submitted to support the application, including the child's photos are unaltered and true.
I declare that I have read and understood the Warning at the top of page 1 and the Privacy Notice
Statement in section O. I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information and
that of the child as outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement.
Signature of other parent or legal guardian
Date (YYYY-MM-DD) Signed at
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PROOF OF IMMIGRATION STATUS IN CANADA (SEE INSTRUCTIONS, SECTION K)
To establish your child's immigration status in Canada, provide a photocopy of one (1) of the following valid documents and write the requested information:
Permanent resident card Temporary resident permit Verification of status
Notice of decision issued by the Immigration
and Refugee Board of Canada
Positive pre-removal risk
assessment results letter
Immigration status document number
Date of issue (YYYY-MM-DD) Date of expiry (if applicable) (YYYY-MM-DD)
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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 understand that if the child is issued a Canadian travel document and later obtains a passport issued by the child's country of citizenship, I am obliged to return the
Canadian travel document to Passport Program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. I solemnly declare that the photos enclosed are unaltered and a true likeness of
the child and 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 O). I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information and that of the
child by Passport Program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, other federal government institutions, Government of Canada offices abroad and third party entities as
outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement in the Instructions.
Signed atSignature of applicant
City Prov./Terr./State
Date (YYYY-MM-DD)
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DECLARATION OF GUARANTOR (SEE INSTRUCTIONS, SECTION L)
The guarantor must know the applicant identified in section 4.
Surname (last name) Given name(s)
Occupation Name of firm or organization
Telephone (daytime) Telephone (other) Email address
Business address
Number Street Apt. City
Prov./Terr./State
Postal/ZIP code
Full name of applicant (parent or legal guardian) Full name of child
Declaration: The Guarantor must validate and sign this section—I solemnly declare that I have known the applicant identified in section 4 personally for at least six (6) months. I have signed the back
of one (1) 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 O). I consent to the
collection, use and disclosure of my personal information by the Passport Program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, other federal government institutions, Government of Canada offices abroad
and third party entities as outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement.
I have known
the applicant
(parent or legal
guardian) for
Number of
months
Signature of guarantor
City Prov./Terr./State
Signed atDate (YYYY-MM-DD)
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PREVIOUS CANADIAN TRAVEL DOCUMENT (SEE INSTRUCTIONS, SECTION M)
• Has a Canadian travel document (certificate of identity or refugee travel document) been issued to the child in their current name or any other name?
No Yes (specify)
Number Date of issue (YYYY-MM-DD)
Your child's previous Certificate of Identity or Refugee Travel Document will be securely destroyed unless it contains a valid visa and you have made
a request to have it returned to you.
Note: If a Canadian travel document has been reported lost, stolen, damaged or is inaccessible, and has not yet expired, complete form PPTC 203,
Declaration concerning lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document, available online at Canada.ca/passport. A Canadian travel
document is no longer valid if damaged or reported as lost, stolen, or inaccessible. There is an administrative fee for the replacement of a lost or stolen
Canadian travel document that has not yet expired.
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CITIZENSHIP AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION (SEE INSTRUCTIONS, SECTION N)
Note: If insufficient space, attach a separate signed and dated sheet.
What is the child's original citizenship?
Has the child acquired any other citizenship?
No Yes, indicate country
Country
Does the child have any valid travel document or passport
from any country other than Canada?
No
Yes, enclose the document (original only). If no longer in your possession,
explain why.
Has the child visited another country since their entry to Canada?
No Yes (specify)
Date left (YYYY-MM-DD) Date returned (YYYY-MM-DD)
Country
Reason
Date left (YYYY-MM-DD) Date returned (YYYY-MM-DD)
Country
Reason
Have you, since the child's date of entry to Canada, applied for a passport or travel document for the child (or renewal of such a document) from their country
of origin or citizenship?
No, provide a detailed explanation of your reasons for not applying.
Yes, if the request was refused, enclose the letter of refusal. If unable to provide this letter, explain why. If no reply was received, write all the steps you
have taken.
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EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)
This information is helpful if the child requires emergency assistance while outside of Canada.
Surname (last name) Given name(s)
Relationship to the child Telephone (daytime) Telephone (other) Email address
Current home address
Number Street Apt. City
Prov./Terr./State Postal/ZIP code
Signature of applicant
Date (YYYY-MM-DD)
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CHILD TRAVEL DOCUMENT APPLICATION
for stateless and protected persons in Canada (under 16 years of age)
INSTRUCTIONS
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ENTITLEMENT TO A CANADIAN TRAVEL DOCUMENT
Important notice: We recommend that you not finalize your travel plans until you receive the requested travel document.
A Canadian travel document reflects the identity of the applicant as determined by proof of immigration status in Canada, issued by Immigration, Refugees and
Citizenship Canada and documents to support identity.
Refugee travel document: issued to persons in Canada with protected person status, including Convention refugees and persons in need of protection.
Certificate of identity: issued to permanent residents of Canada who are not protected persons and who are stateless or are unable to obtain a national
passport.
Warnings:
• Some countries may not accept the certificate of identity as a valid travel document. You should check with the consulate or embassy of the country the child
will be visiting before applying for a certificate of identity.
• Canadian refugee travel documents and Canadian certificates of identity are not valid for travel to the bearer's country of citizenship.
• For stateless and protected persons in Canada over 16 years of age, use form PPTC 190, Adult Travel Document Application.
• Eligibility for either a travel document or a certificate of identity can be determined only after all required information has been submitted and reviewed. These
documents are issued only in Gatineau, Quebec.
• If the child is issued a Canadian travel document and later obtains a travel document or a passport issued by the child's country of citizenship, you must
return the Canadian travel document issued in the name of the child to the Passport Program.
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REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
All three (3) pages of the application form completed and signed
within the last twelve (12) months and certified by the guarantor
Two (2) identical and unaltered passport photos of the child taken
within the last six (6) months, one (1) certified by the guarantor
A photocopy of a valid proof of immigration status document
for the child.
Any non-expired Canadian refugee travel document or Canadian
certificate of identity issued to the child
Any valid foreign travel document or national passport issued to the
child or in which the child's name appears
Acceptable proof of parentage
All documents (including any divorce judgment) that refer to custody
of, mobility of, or access to the child
The fee
Note: All documents submitted throughout the travel document application
process that are in a language other than English or French must be
translated by a certified translator.
Additional documents or information may be requested in support of this
application.
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FEE
Refugee Travel Document – CAN$57 Certificate of Identity – CAN$141
All applicants must pay the required fees for a Certificate of Identity or a Refugee Travel Document. Applicants must pay the fees for the document they wish
to apply for. Please refer to the definitions in Section A. If the Passport Program Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada determines that you are not
eligible for the document for which you paid for, you will be required to pay the remaining balance, or you will receive a refund.
Methods of payment (Canadian funds only):
If you are applying by mail (3 options):
• Pay your fees online and include a copy of the receipt with your application; or
• Complete Section D by providing your credit card information; or
• Issue a certified cheque or money order (postal or bank) in the exact amount,
payable to the Receiver General for Canada.
In-person payment not available because of COVID-19
!
• Debit card (Interac), Visa Debit, Virtual Visa Debit or other prepaid cards
(Visa, MasterCard, American Express) only for in-person applications
submitted by the cardholder. Prepaid debit cards are not accepted;
If you are applying in-person, you can pay by:
• Credit card and prepaid card (embossed only);
• Certified cheque or money order (postal or bank) in the exact amount,
payable to the Receiver General for Canada;
• Cash and personal cheques are not accepted.
Important
• Every person who requests travel document services must pay the
applicable fee in the exact amount.
• Applicants who cancel their application or are refused a Canadian
refugee travel document or certificate of identity are not eligible for a
refund of the service fee.
• Administrative fees and applicable interest will be applied to all
dishonoured payments.
• Fees are subject to change.
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CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
If you are applying in person, do not complete this section. If you are applying by mail and paying by credit card, complete and submit this section with your
application.
Card type:
Visa MasterCard American Express
Name as it appears on card Card number
Date of expiry
Month
Year
Name of child
For official use only
Authorization—I authorize the Passport Program
to charge
to my credit card.
CAN$
Signature of cardholder Date (YYYY-MM-DD)
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WHERE TO APPLY
By mail
OSC PPT-COI
PO BOX 8783 STN T CSC
OTTAWA ON K1G 5G8
By courier
Centralized Network – Certificate
of Identity Section Place du Centre,
Commercial Level 2
200 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau QC J8X 4B7
Do not mail or bring your application form to any other Passport Program
service location. The original documents that you enclose with the child's
application are valuable. We recommend you use a courier or mail service
that allows you to track your package.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
• Automated telephone service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Agents are available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) in
Canada.
• The travel document application instruction booklet in Braille is available upon request only. For more information or to order that format, contact the Passport
Program.
Information on travel documents, fees and processing times
Canada.ca/passport Toll-free: 1-888-242-2100
TTY (for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing)
Toll-free: 1-888-576-8502
Information on immigration status
Canada.ca/immigration
Travel reports, warnings and requirements
For travel advice and warnings or foreign entry and exit requirements (how long the travel document has to be valid for travel to a foreign country),
visit
travel.gc.ca
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CHILD'S PERSONAL INFORMATION
Surname (last name) and given name(s) requested to appear in travel document
Write the child's name to appear in the travel document. This name is normally the same as the surname (last name) and given name(s) shown on the child's
proof of immigration status. If you are requesting a travel document in a name that is different from the name that appears on the child's immigration status
document, one (1) of the following documents will be required to confirm the child's change of name:
• A legal change of name order;
• An adoption order; or
• Proof that the record of entry at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has been amended, i.e. the approved form IMM 1436, Request to Amend
the Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident Documents.
UCI
Indicate the child's Unique Client Identifier number (UCI) or Client Identification number (Client ID). It is a 8 or 10 digit number as it appears on the child's
immigration document.
All former surnames
All former surnames that differ from the surname requested to appear in the travel document, including the child's surname at birth must be declared. Please
separate your former surnames by a comma. These former surnames will not appear in the travel document.
Date of birth
The date of birth will be inscribed in the travel document exactly as it appears on the proof of immigration status unless Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada records have been amended subsequent to the child's admission to Canada. In this case, the original approved form IMM 1436, Request to Amend
the Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident Documents, is required. If the child's proof of immigration status
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 identification.
Provide original supporting identification showing that date of birth or copies signed and dated by your guarantor.
Sex
If the sex or gender identifier requested to appear in the travel document does not match the child's Immigration Status Document, or the child’s latest travel
document, complete and submit form PPTC 644, Request – sex or gender identifier – Child Under 16 Years of Age (PPTC 644), available online at
Canada.ca/passport.
Signature
Children under 16 years of age are not required to sign
the application form, however children aged 11 to 15 are
encouraged to sign Section 1. No one other than the child
must sign in the signature box in Section 1 or in the
travel document issued to the child once it is received.
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WHO MAY APPLY FOR A TRAVEL DOCUMENT FOR A CHILD?
• One of the child's parents
• The child's custodial parent in cases of separation or divorce
• The child's legal guardian
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ANTICIPATED DATE OF TRAVEL
Regardless of the date of travel you indicate on the application form, processing times and requirements for expedited services are still applicable. Processing
times begin once a completed application form, payment and all required supporting documentation are received (see section B). Processing times do not
include mailing time. Visit Canada.ca/passport for more details.
It is recommended that you do not finalize travel plans until you receive the requested travel document.
The Government of Canada, or any representative of the Government of Canada will not be liable for any loss incurred as a result of or arising out of the travel
document not being delivered in time for you to travel on the date you have specified on the application form.
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INFORMATION ON APPLICANT AND PROOF OF PARENTAGE
All parents, including all legal guardians, are requested (and may be required) to participate in obtaining travel document services for the child and to sign
the application form. The other parent(s) and legal guardian(s) may be contacted. If you do not know the current whereabouts of the other parent(s) or legal
guardian(s), contact the Passport Program (Section F). If the child has more than two (2) parents or legal guardians, provide the required information for each
additional parent or legal guardian on a separate sheet of paper and sign and date it before you submit it with the application.
All former surnames
All former surname(s) that differ from the current surname, including the parent's surname at birth, must be declared.
Proof of parentage and proof of guardianship
You must provide one or more of the following acceptable proof of parentage documents demonstrating the relationship between the child and the parent(s)
and/or legal guardian(s). A detailed birth certificate from the foreign country in which the child was born, indicating the full name of the parent(s) and the full
name of the child, the child's date and place of birth, the issuing authority from the country of birth or their government representative abroad, and the date of
registration or issue:
• An adoption order indicating the names of the child and adopting parent(s);
• Proof of guardianship indicating the names of child and the legal guardian(s).
Exception: An application submitted for a child will be accepted without proof of parentage only if:
• a Canadian travel document was previously issued to the child in their name; and
• the parents or legal guardians who participated in the previous application are the same ones participating in this current application.
Custody, separation or divorce
All documents (including but not limited to any divorce judgement) pertaining to custody of, mobility of, or access to the child must be submitted with
the application. If necessary, contact the applicable issuing authority to obtain all necessary documents. In processing a travel document application for a child
under 16 years of age, the Passport Program must be vigilant in ensuring that the legal rights of the parents or legal guardian(s) with respect to the child
are safeguarded and that the child is protected from any foreseeable harm. As such, the Passport Program must fulfill its legal obligations in delivering
a travel document in the name of each child, as is outlined in the Canadian Passport Order and the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects
of International Child Abduction. These legal obligations may require the Passport Program to request access to all legal documents naming the child in
question and/or information regarding all parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
Relationship of the applicant parent with the other parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s)
Indicate your current relationship with the other parent: single (no relationship), common law, married, separated, divorced or widowed. Indicate the date
of marriage to the other parent, if applicable. Additional information or documentation may be requested.
Children in foster care or undergoing an adoption process in Canada
If the child is in foster care or undergoing an adoption process in Canada, you must also complete one (1) of the following forms: PPTC 463A, PPTC 463B
or PPTC 463C, Additional Information for children in foster care and children undergoing an adoption process in Canada, available online at
Canada.ca/passport.
Deceased parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s)
If any of the other parents or legal guardians are deceased, you must enclose a copy of the death certificate(s) with the application. When completing section 2
on the application form, you must provide as much information on the deceased parent(s) and/or legal guardians as possible.
Additional documentation (for example, marriage certificate, legal change of name certificate, etc) may be required to link the name(s) of parents or legal
guardian(s) from the proof of parentage document to the name(s) identified in section 2 of the application form or in other submitted documentation.
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PROOF OF IMMIGRATION STATUS IN CANADA
Provide a photocopy of one (1) of the valid immigration status documents listed in section 3 on the application form. Additional information may be requested
to confirm the child's immigration status in Canada. An original Immigration Status Document may be required to support the child’s travel document
application. If you need an immigration status document, contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (see section F).
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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 this individual meets the specified requirements.
The guarantor must:
• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident living in Canada;
• have known you (the applicant) personally for at least six (6) months. To know you personally means to be able to confirm aspects of your personal
attributes;
• 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;
be included one (1) of the following groups:
• Dentist, medical doctor or chiropractor • Postmaster
• Judge, magistrate or police officer (municipal, provincial or RCMP) • Principal of a primary or secondary school
• Lawyer (member of a provincial bar association), or notary in Quebec • Professional accountant (member of APA, CA, CGA, CMA, PA or RPA)
• Mayor • Professional engineer (P. Eng., Eng. in Quebec)
• Minister of religion authorized under provincial or territorial law
to perform marriages
• Senior administrator in a community college (including CEGEP)
• Notary public • Senior administrator or teacher in a university
• Optometrist • Veterinarian
• Pharmacist
The above list is not a recognition or endorsement by the Passport Program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada of professional status or
superior qualifications
The guarantor must perform the following two (2) tasks free of charge:
1. Complete or validate the information entered in the section Declaration of Guarantor (section 5). The guarantor must complete the mandatory four fields:
1) I have known the applicant for (number of months), 2) Signature of guarantor, 3) Date, 4) Signed at. Ensure you have completed and signed all
three (3) 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 sign it.
The Passport Program reserves the right to request a new guarantor.
Important: The applicant cannot help the guarantor in performing their duties. If the guarantor needs help they can contact the Passport Program (see
Section F).
If you have not known an eligible guarantor for at least six (6) months, complete form PPTC 326, Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor for a Travel
Document, available at any Passport Program regional office or contact the Passport Program (see section F). 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 Canadian travel
document.
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PREVIOUS CANADIAN TRAVEL DOCUMENT
Enclose any Canadian travel document (certificate of identity or refugee travel document) that is not expired and was issued to the child in their current
name or any other name. If the travel document's expiry date is 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 the Passport Program not be satisfied that you have an acceptable reason for applying early,
your application for the child's travel document may be refused.
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CITIZENSHIP AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
• Enclose any valid foreign travel document or national passport issued to the child or in which the child's name appears. If you are no longer in possession
of this travel document or passport, complete section 7 on the application form, describing the document and the date and place of issue, and explain its
present whereabouts. If the document has been seized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, provide the Notice of Seizure (IMM 5265).
• If the child has visited another country since their entry to Canada, provide the exit and entry dates for each departure from Canada, and explain the reason
for each visit to another country since their arrival to Canada (if insufficient space, attach a separate signed and dated sheet).
• If the child has been refused a national passport, enclose the letter of refusal. If the letter is not in either English or French, you must submit a translation
of the document done by a certified translator.
• If the child has been refused a national passport and you have not received a letter of refusal from the authorities to whom the application was made, enclose
copies of any relevant letters you may have kept regarding the request for a passport (or a passport renewal) for the child. Write on the application form
(see section 7) the results of the application, including the date you were refused (if insufficient space, attach a separate signed and dated sheet).
• If you have applied for a national passport for the child and have not received a written response, write in detail on the application form (see section 7)
all the steps you have taken (by order of date) to obtain the passport and the results achieved. Enclose copies of any relevant letters you may have retained
(if insufficient space, attach a separate signed and dated sheet).
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PRIVACY NOTICE STATEMENT
Personal information provided on this application form is collected by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the Minister’s authority
to exercise the Royal Prerogative over Canadian travel documents. The personal information provided will be used for the purpose of processing applications,
determining entitlement to certificate of identity or refugee travel document services and administering related services. In the same context, the guarantor’s
personal information is subject to verification and security queries to determine whether the individual meets the guarantor requirements. The personal
information provided may be disclosed to other federal government institutions, provincial/territorial governments, foreign governments, investigative bodies
and/or law enforcement for the purpose of validating identity, determining current and ongoing entitlement to related services, and administering or enforcing
any law or carrying out a lawful investigation. Information about the applicant may be shared with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for the purpose
of cessation proceedings or to determine a travel document holder’s admissibility to Canada.
Personal information may also be used for purposes including research, statistics, quality assurance, program and policy evaluation, internal audit,
compliance, risk management, strategy development and reporting.
Failure to complete the form in full may result in a delay or the application not being processed. The Privacy Act gives individuals the right of access
to, protection, and correction of their personal information. If you are not satisfied with the manner in which IRCC handles your personal information,
you may exercise your right to file a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. The collection, use, disclosure and retention of your
personal information is further described in IRCC’s Personal Information Bank – IRCC PPU 080 and IRCC PPU 082.
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CANADIAN PASSPORT PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Photo specifications for the travel document are different from those for a permanent resident card. You must submit two (2) identical and unaltered
photo prints with each Canadian travel document application. Electronic photos are not acceptable. More information is available at Canada.ca/passport.
The photos must:
be taken in person by a commercial photographer;
• be professionally printed on plain, high quality photographic paper (photos printed
at home are not acceptable);
be clear, sharp and in focus; in colour or black and white;
show a neutral facial expression (no smiling, mouth closed) and looking straight
at the camera, with eyes open and clearly visible;
have uniform lighting—no shadows, glare or flash reflections;
show a full front view of the face and top of the shoulders squared to the camera
(face and shoulders centered in the photo, head not tilted or turned);
reflect natural skin tone and be taken against a plain white or light coloured
background with enough contrast between the background, facial features and
clothing, so that your features appear clearly against the background;
be originals that have not been altered in any way and not taken from
an existing photo;
• be taken within the last six (6) months from the date the application is submitted
and reflect the current appearance of the child.
Frame Height 70 mm (2
3/4
in.)
Minimum Face Height
31 mm (1
1/4
in.)
Maximum Face Height
36 mm (1
7/16
in.)
Frame Width 50 mm (2 in.)
Photo Co. Ltd.
111 Any Street
Any Town, COUNTRY
Photo taken
Date
I certify this to be a
true likeness of
(child's name)
Guarantor's Signature
Not actual size (refer to measurements above)
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
this information (stick-on labels are not acceptable).
• The guarantor's signature. Note: If you are using the PPTC 326, Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor (see section L), the signing official must also sign
the back of the photo.
• The statement "I certify this to be a true likeness of (name of child, written by guarantor)".
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. The head covering and hair must not cast shadows on the face
and the full face must be clearly visible.
• The photo must show the child's head and shoulders only. The parent's or child's hands must not appear in the photo.
• The Passport Program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 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.
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PPTC 192 (05-2021)
IMPORTATION INFORMATION CONCERNING CHILDREN TRAVELLING ABROAD
For more information, visit international.gc.ca and travel.gc.ca/child.
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TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN OR CHILDREN TRAVELLLING 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 or travel document 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.
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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. Global Affairs 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.
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DOCUMENTATION AND TIPS TO FACILTATE 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 help confirm 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 at which 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.
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CUSTODY 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. Before
leaving on a trip, you are advised to check with the embassy or consulate of the country or countries the child will be visiting to determine the documentation
relating to custody of the child that may be requested.
For further information, contact:
Global Affairs Canada:
In Canada: 1-800-267-6788
Outside Canada: 1-613-944-6788
• 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:
In Canada: 1-800-267-8376
Outside Canada: 1-613-944-4000
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