Fillable Printable Child Under 16 Travel Document Application - Canada
Fillable Printable Child Under 16 Travel Document Application - Canada
Child Under 16 Travel Document Application - Canada
Child Travel Document Application
for stateless and protected persons in Canada (under 16 years of age)
Protected B when completed
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 Canadian travel document, the revocation of a valid Canadian travel document, or the refusal of travel document 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 travel document services.
Type or print in CAPITAL LETTERS using black or dark blue ink.
Child's Personal Information (see Instructions, section G)
1
Surname (last name)
Given name(s)
Surname (last name) at birth
Former surname (last name)
Date of birth
Year
Month Day
Place of birth
City Country Province/Territory(if applicable)
Sex
Female
Male
Eye colour Current hair colour Height
(cm/in)
Weight
(kg/lbs)
Current home address
Number Street Apartment City
Province/Territory Postal code
Mailing address (if different from above)
Number Street Apartment City
Province/Territory Postal code
Children 11 years of age or over must sign in this signature box.
Note: At no time should a person other than the child sign in this
signature box, without exception.
Date
Year
Month Day
Signed at
City
Province/Territory
Sign within border
Signature of child (see Instructions, section G)
Information on Applicant (see Instructions, section I)
2
Is the child currently the subject of an adoption process or partially or fully in
the care of a provincial/territorial family services organization in Canada?
No Yes
Are there any separation agreements, court orders or legal proceedings
pertaining to custody of, mobility of, or access to the child?
No Yes
If yes, include all documents
Relationship between the applicant (parent or legal guardian) and the other parent or legal guardian
Date of marriage (if applicable)
Year
Month Day
Applicant (parent or legal guardian)
Surname (last name) at your birth
Given name(s)
Date of birth
Year
Month Day
Country of birth
Address
(Number, Street, Apartment, City, Province/Territory, Postal code)
Telephone (daytime) Telephone (other)
Cell number (optional)
Declaration—I declare that I am the 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 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 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.
Signature of applicant (also sign section 4) Date Signed at
Other parent or legal guardian
Surname (last name) at your birth
Given name(s)
Date of birth
Year
Month Day
Country of birth
Address
(Number, Street, Apartment, City, Province/Territory, Postal code)
Telephone (daytime) Telephone (other)
Cell number (optional)
Declaration—I declare that I am the 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 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 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.
Signature of other parent or legal guardian
Date Signed at
Aussi accessible en français
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Proof of Immigration Status in Canada (see Instructions, section J)
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To establish the child's immigration status in Canada, provide one (1) of the following valid documents (original only):
Permanent resident card
Notice of decision
Protected person status document
Temporary resident permit
Verification of status
Document number
Date of issue
Year
Month Day
Date of expiry (if applicable)
Year
Month Day
Declaration of Applicant
4
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, Citizenship and Immigration 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 P). I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information and that of 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.
Signature of applicant
Date
Year
Month Day
Signed at
City Province/Territory
Declaration of Guarantor (see Instructions, section K)
The guarantor must know the applicant identified in section 4.
5
Surname (last name)
Given name(s)
Occupation Name of firm/organization
Telephone (daytime) Telephone (other) Cell number or email address (optional)
Business address
Number Street City Province/Territory/State Postal/ZIP code
Full name of applicant (parent or legal guardian) Full name of child
I have known
the applicant
(parent or legal
guardian) for
Number of months
Declaration—I solemnly declare that I have known the applicant identified above personally for at least six (6) months and have knowledge of the child. 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 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 offices abroad and third party entities as outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement in the Instructions.
Signature of guarantor Date
Year
Month Day
Signed at
City
Province/Territory/State
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Previous Canadian Travel Document (see Instructions, section L)
6
Has a Canadian certificate of identity or Canadian refugee travel document been issued to the child and is still valid?
No
Yes (specify)
Number
Date of issue
Year
Month Day
If yes, include the travel document with your application.
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 C).
Citizenship and Travel Documentation (see Instructions, section M)
7
Note: If insufficient space, use section 9, Additional Information, or attach a separate signed and dated sheet.
What is the child's original citizenship?
Has the child acquire any other citizenship?
No Yes
Indicate country
Does the child have any valid or expired 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 his or her entry to Canada?
No
Yes (specify)
Date left
Year
Month
Day
Date returned
Year
Month Day
Country Reason
Date left
Year
Month Day
Date returned
Year
Month Day
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 his or her country of origin or citizenship?
No
Yes
Provide a detailed explanation of your reasons for not applying.
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.
Application for Canadian Citizenship (see Instructions, section N)
8
Note: If insufficient space, use section 9, Additional Information, or attach a separate signed and dated sheet.
Have you applied for Canadian citizenship for the child?
No
Yes
Explain why you have not applied.
Enclose the receipt confirming payment of fees (IMM 5401) or, if applicable, a copy of the letter of refusal.
Signature of applicant Date
Year
Month Day
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Additional Information
9
Emergency Contact Information (optional)
10
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.
Surname (last name) Given name(s)
Relationship to the child Telephone (daytime) Telephone (other) Cell number
Current home address
Number Street Apartment City
Province/Territory/State Postal/ZIP code
Signature of applicant Date
Year
Month Day
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Child Travel Document Application
for stateless and protected persons in Canada (under 16 years of age)
Instructions
Entitlement to a Canadian Travel Document
A
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
Citizenship and Immigration Canada and documents to support identity.
Travel document (United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, 1951 and its Protocol of 1967): 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 yet Canadian citizens, who are stateless or who 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 16 years of age or over, use form PPTC 190, Adult Travel Document Application.
Eligibility for either a travel document or a certificate of identity can only be determined 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 Passport Program, Citizenship and
Immigration Canada.
Requirements Checklist
B
All four (4) 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
A valid and eligible proof of immigration status to Canada for the
child (original only—the document will be returned to you)
Any Canadian certificate of identity or Canadian refugee travel
document issued to the child
Any valid or expired 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
A copy of the receipt for fees paid (IMM 5401) if you have applied
for Canadian citizenship for 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.
Fee
C
Travel Document – Can$57 Certificate of Identity – Can$141
All applicant must pay Can$57 when submitting an application for a child. If Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
determines that the child is not eligible for a travel document but may be eligible for a certificate of identity, you will be asked to provide the
balance payable of Can$84 before the child's application is processed.
There is a separate, non-refundable Can$45 administrative fee for the replacement of a valid lost or stolen Canadian travel document.
Methods of payment (Canadian funds only)
Debit card (Interac), Visa Debit, Virtual Visa Debit or other
prepaid cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) only for
in-person applications submitted by the cardholder. Prepaid
debit cards are not accepted
Credit card and prepaid card (embossed only). If you are
applying by mail, see section D.
Certified cheque or money order (postal or bank) in the exact
amount, payable to the Receiver General for
Canada
Important
Every person who requests travel document services must pay the
applicable fee in the exact amount.
Applicants who cancel their application or are refused a Canadian refugee
travel document or certificate of identity are not eligible for a refund of the
service fee.
Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada does not accept
personal cheques or payment in cash.
Administrative fees and applicable interest will be applied to all
dishonoured payments.
Fees are subject to change.
Credit Card Information
D
If you are applying in person, do not complete this section. If you are applying by mail and paying by credit card, complete and submit with your application.
Card type:
Visa MasterCard American Express
Name as it appears on card Card number
Date of expiry
Month
Year
Name of child
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
AUTHORIZATION—I authorize the Passport Program
to charge
Can$
to my credit card.
Signature of cardholder
Date
Year
Month Day
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Where to Apply
E
By mail
Certificate of Identity Section
Passport Program
Gatineau QC K1A 1L2
By courier or in person
Certificate of Identity Section
Passport Program
Place du Centre, Commercial Level 2
200 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau QC J8X 4B7
Do not mail or bring your application form to any 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 trace your mail.
Contact Information
F
General information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specific information is available Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) in Canada.
Information on travel documents, fees and processing times
Website
passportcanada.gc.ca
Toll-free
1-800-567-6868
TTY (for persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing)
Toll-free
1-866-255-7655
Information on immigration status and returning to Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
Website
cic.gc.ca
Toll-free
1-888-242-2100
TTY (for persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing)
Toll-free
1-888-576-8502 (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Travel reports, warnings and requirements
Website travel.gc.ca
Application forms are available in large print.
A travel document application instruction booklet is available in Braille.
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Child's Personal Information
G
Surname and given name(s) 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
Proof that the record of entry at Citizenship and Immigration Canada has been amended, i.e. approved "Request to Amend the
Record of Landing (IMM 1000), Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688) or Valid Temporary Resident
Documents" (IMM 1436).
Surname (last name) at birth and former surname (last name)
Complete if different from the surname (last name) to appear in the travel document (for Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration
Canada information only—it 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 Citizenship and
Immigration Canada records have been amended subsequent to the child's admission to Canada. In this case, the original approved
"Request to Amend the Record of Landing (IMM 1000), Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688) or Valid
Temporary Resident Documents" (IMM 1436) 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 documents.
Provide original or copies signed and dated by your guarantor of any supporting identification showing that date of birth.
Signature
Children 11 years of age or 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.
Who May Apply for a Travel Document for a Child?
H
One of the parents
The custodial parent in cases of separation or divorce
The legal guardian
Information on Applicant and Proof of Parentage
I
Both parents are requested to participate in obtaining a travel document 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 submit one of the following acceptable proof of parentage documents demonstrating the relationship between the child and the
parent(s):
A detailed birth certificate from the child's country of birth 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 certificate of identity or 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 or 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.
Proof of Immigration Status in Canada
J
Provide one (1) of the valid immigration status documents listed in section 3 on the application form (original only). It will be returned to
you. Additional information may be requested to confirm the child's immigration status in Canada. If you require an immigration status
document, contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada (see section F).
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Declaration of Guarantor
K
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:
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 an applicant personally means that the guarantor is able to
confirm aspects of the applicant's personal attributes;
know you well enough to be confident that the statements you have made in the application form are true;
be included in one (1) of the following groups:
Dentist, medical doctor or chiropractor
Judge, magistrate, police officer (municipal, provincial or RCMP)
Lawyer (member of a provincial bar association), or notary in Quebec
Mayor
Minister of religion authorized under provincial or territorial law to
perform marriages
Notary public
Optometrist
Pharmacist
Postmaster
Principal of a primary or secondary school
Professional accountant (member of APA, CA, CGA,
CMA, PA or RPA)
Professional engineer (P. Eng., Eng. in Quebec)
Senior administrator in a community college
(including CEGEP)
Senior administrator or teacher in a university
Veterinarian
The above list is not a recognition or endorsement by Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration Canada of professional status or superior
qualifications.
be accessible to Passport Program for verification.
The parent or legal guardian applying for a travel document for the child, cannot sign as guarantor. However, if applicable, the other parent or
legal guardian of the child may sign as guarantor.
The guarantor must perform free of charge the following two (2) tasks:
1. Complete and sign the Declaration of Guarantor (section 5) (ensure you have completed and signed all four (4) 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.
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.
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 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.
Previous Canadian Travel Document
L
Enclose any valid Canadian certificate of identity or Canadian refugee travel document issued to the child. If this Canadian certificate of identity or
Canadian refugee travel document 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 travel document may be refused.
A person's name may appear in only one (1) valid Canadian certificate of identity or Canadian refugee travel document.
Note: If a valid Canadian certificate of identity or Canadian refugee travel document has been lost, stolen, damaged or is inaccessible, complete
form PPTC 203, Declaration, available online at passportcanada.gc.ca. A Canadian certificate of identity or Canadian refugee 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 C).
Citizenship and Travel Documentation
M
Enclose any valid or expired 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, write on the application form (see section 7) a description of the document,
date and place of issue and explain its present whereabouts. If the document has been seized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, provide
the Notice of Seizure (IMM 5265).
If the child has visited another country since his or her 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 his or her arrival to Canada. (if insufficient space, use section 9, Additional Information,
on the application form).
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, use section 9,
Additional Information, on the application form).
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, use section 9, Additional Information, on the application form).
Application for Canadian Citizenship
N
If you have lost the child's Canadian citizenship receipt, write the date the application was made.
If you were unsuccessful in your child's application for Canadian citizenship, enclose the letter of refusal. If you have lost the letter of refusal, write
the date you applied and the reason for the refusal.
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Canadian Travel Document Photo Instructions
O
Note: Photo specifications for the travel document are different from those for a permanent resident card.
You must submit two (2) identical unaltered photos with each Canadian travel document application. Digital (electronic format) photos are
unacceptable.
The photos must:
be taken by a commercial photographer;
be clear, sharp and in focus. Photos may be in colour or in black and
white;
have a neutral facial expression (eyes open and clearly visible, mouth
closed, no smiling);
have uniform lighting—no shadows, glare or flash reflections;
be taken straight on with the face and shoulders centred and squared
to the camera;
be taken in front of a plain white or light-coloured background to clearly
distinguish the person from the background. Photos must reflect or
represent natural skin tones;
be originals that have not been altered in any way or taken from an
existing photo;
reflect the current appearance of the child (taken within the last six (6)
months); and
be professionally printed on plain, high-quality photographic paper
(photos printed at home and photos printed on heavy-weight paper are
not acceptable).
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 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.
Privacy Notice Statement
P
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 travel document and to provide information to the Consular
Operations Bureau of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada in the event that the travel document 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 101 (Certificate of Identity and Refugee
Travel Documents). In the context of the delivery of travel document services, CIC and other federal government institutions or
Government of Canada offices abroad assisting in the delivery of travel document 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 travel document, the revocation of a currently valid travel document or the refusal of travel document
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 travel
document 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 travel document, 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.
Travelling with Children or Children Travelling Alone
Q
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 travel document or 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.
Documentation to Facilitate Travel Abroad
R
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.
Documentation and Tips to Facilitate the Return to Canada
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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.
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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:
In Canada
1-800-267-6788
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:
In Canada 1-800-267-8376
Outside Canada
613-944-4000
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