Alberta - Apply for Child Passport

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a child passport, the applicant has to visit the nearest passport office or a Service Canada centre that offers passport services.
2. The applicant can use the following link to find the nearest passport office centre service link
3. The applicant will have to take a printout of the application form and fill in all the details.
4. Download the form by using the following Application form
5. Attach all necessary documents with the application form as mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page. (The documents must either be in French or English)
6. The applicant will have to pay fees as mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. Submit the completed application form with supporting documents at the nearest passport office or Service Canada centre.
8. The application will be forwarded to the concerned authorities.
9. The applicant can collect the passport from the office on the date mentioned on the receipt, they will receive after fee payment.
10. The applicant can collect the passport in person, the processing time is 10 days from the submission of the application.
11. For more information about who a guarantor is and where to find a guarantor, click on the link mentioned in the “Information which might help” section of this page.

Apply Online
Follow these steps to make an online appointment:

1. Click on the following link: [The applicant can make an appointment here Appointment
2. Select language.
3. Enter details, and click on “Passport services”.
4. Click on “Submit”.
5. The applicant will get a call from services Canada to confirm the appointment.

Apply by Mail

1. To apply by mail, the applicant will have to fill the application form with relevant details.
2. Here is the link to the Application form.
3. Attach relevant documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Use a certified mail or courier service to mail the application and documents. (This will also help protect your documents)
5. Here is the mailing address (Post only): Government of Canada, Passport Program Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0G3
6. Here is the courier address: Government of Canada, Passport Program22 de Varennes Street Gatineau, Quebec J8T 8R1
7. The applicant will have to pay a fee, to do this fill out the fee payment section of your application form.
8. Enter your credit card information.
9. Mail the form to either of the above-given addresses.
10. Once submitted, the form will be forwarded to the concerned authorities.
11. The applicant will receive the passport as well as the other original documents by mail. (This will arrive in two separate packages)

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Required Documents

• Proof of child’s Canadian citizenship (Original copies of birth certificate or citizenship certificate)
• Two identical passport photos (One photo needs to be signed by the Guarantor and the address of the photographer and date on which the photo was taken must be mentioned in the back of one of the photos)
• Proof of parentage or legal guardianship.
• All documents that refer to the custody of, mobility of, or access to the child.
• Any valid Canadian passport or travel document issued in the child’s name.
• Supporting documentation if updating the gender identifier. child Gender identifier
• Application form

Office Locations & Contacts

Passport Program Gatineau
Toll free: 1-800-567-6868
TTY services: 1-866-255-7655
Call the passport program at 819-997-8338 (Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET)
Contact by mail (Post)- Passport Program Gatineau, QC K1A 0G3 Canada
Contact us by courier- Passport Program 22 de Varennes Street Gatineau, QC J8T 8R1 Canada.
Contact link.
The applicant can find the nearest passport service office here passport

Eligibility

• The child should be under the age of 16.
• The applicant can only apply for a child passport if the child they are the child’s parent/s and have custody of the child. (If the applicant is divorced or separated).
• The child’s legal guardian with documentation.

Fees

• The applicant will have to pay a fee of 57 Canadian Dollars.
• The applicant will have to pay an additional fee if they need
• To replace a lost or stolen passport: 45$
• Urgent pickup (By the end of the next business day): 110$
• Express processing (Within 2 to 9 business days): 50$
• Standard pickup at the passport office i.e. within 10 business days: 10$
• Other services Fee link

Validity

• 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.
• Once the child reaches 16 years of age, they can apply for an adult passport.
• The applicant cannot renew the passport; they will have to apply for a new passport if the child is still under 16 years of age after expiry.

Documents to Use

Application form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The applicant can opt for expedited passport delivery. (In-person)
• Usually takes 10 business days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name
• DOB
• Current home address
• Telephone
• Email
• Proof of Canadian citizenship

Need for the Document

A child passport is a travel document that is mandatory if the child wants to travel to countries outside Canada.

Information which might help

Guarantor

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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