Passports
for Children (0-16)
All Canadian children, from newborn to age 16, require their
own passport to travel. Children may only be issued a passport with a maximum
validity of 5 years. Passports for children under 3 years of age are valid for
only 3 years. A child's passport remains valid until it reaches its expiry
date, even after the child turns 16.A child who was born in Israel to Canadian parents will need to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship (see below) before applying for a passport. If the passport is needed before the certificate will be ready, a limited validity passport will be issued as long as the Passport Program can confirm one parent's Canadian citizenship. The limited validity passport is valid for two years and may not be extended. Normally, if the child is the first generation born outside of Canada, the child is a Canadian citizen.
You will need a guarantor to complete process requirements. The guarantor must have known the parent for at least two years and have knowledge of the child.
Required Documents
All documents must be originals for your application
to be accepted. Any documents that are not in English or French must be
submitted along with a translation produced by a certified translator. Don't
ever send substitute documents or originals of documents that were not
requested.1)
Complete application form PPTC 042. To save
time, complete on the computer, then print. Do not leave anything blank; write
N/A (not applicable) if a question does not apply to you.
2)
Two identical passport pictures,
2 X 2" inches. Photo must be taken within 6 months prior to application. Photo
specifications must be met in order for applications to be accepted. One
photo must have the following information on the back:
a)
Guarantor's note and signature
of full name: "I certify this to be a true likeness of (applicant's name)"
b)
Name and complete address of the
photo studio and the date the photo was taken. This may be stamped or
handwritten by the photographer.
3)
Original citizenship certificate
(see below)
4)
Original Israeli birth
certificate that indicates the name of the parents
5)
Any valid Canadian travel
document under the child's name
If it is your child's first passport and you are applying for a Certificate of Citizenship as well, you must submit the application in person. Form PPTC 042 must be completely filled out before going to the Embassy.
Mail: Embassy of Canada, Consular Section, 3 Nirim Street, Tel Aviv 6706038, Israel
Street address: Canada House, 3/5 Nirim Street, 4th Floor, Tel Aviv 67060
To pick up your passport in person once it is ready, the child and one parent must be present. The Consulate strongly recommends that both parents and the child be present at the time of application submission, as well. Both parents must make at least one appearance at the Embassy, either to apply for the passport or to pick it up.
Processing time is officially 20 business days. Be sure to submit the application at least one month before your departure date.
Certificate
of Citizenship
Information in this article pertains to acquiring proof of
citizenship for a child born outside Canada to Canadian parents who were born
in Canada. If you need guidance beyond the scope of this article, contact Chaim
V'Chessed.Required Documents
This application must be submitted in person. If you are
applying for more than one person at a time, include all of the applications in
one envelope and they will be processed together.For a first-time citizenship certificate, provide certified copies of all required documents. For a replacement, provide photocopies. All documents must be in English or French or submitted otherwise with a certified translation. Application form CIT 0001. Do not leave anything blank; write N/A (not applicable) if a question does not apply to you.
1.
Two identical passport pictures,
2 X 2" inches. Photo must be taken within 6 months prior to application. Photo
specifications must be met in order for applications to be accepted. One
photo must have the name and complete address of the photo studio and the date
the photo was taken. This may be stamped or handwritten by the photographer.
2.
Israeli birth certificate which
lists applicant's parents
3.
Marriage/divorce certificate
and/or legal name change certificate of applicant, if applicable
4.
All previous
citizenship/naturalization certificates, if applicable
5.
The Documents
Checklist: refer to for guidance and include in your application
6.
Application fee: 75 Canadian
dollars (non-refundable). Fee may be paid online or in
person.
Renewing
an Adult Passport
Eligibility
Your old passport must:-
be currently valid or expired
for no more than one year;
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have the same name that you would
like to appear on the new passport;
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be issued with a 5 or 10 year
validity;
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not be damaged;
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not have ever been reported as
lost or stolen; and
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have been issued when you were
at least 16 years of age.
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Fill out PPTC 482. Include
both:
o
your current passport "€™ it will be
canceled and may not be used for travel in the future; and
o
2 identical passport photos "€™ click here for full
details.
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On the form, list two
references. These are used to confirm the identity of the applicant. It is best
to use someone who lives in the country in which you are currently located. A
reference:
o
needs to have known you for at
least 2 years;
o
may not be a family member; and
o
must be at least 18 years of
age.
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Submit application to the
Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv and pay relevant fees. Because the passport can
only be mailed to an address in Canada or the United States, you will need to
go pick it up from the Embassy when it is ready. They will notify you when it
becomes available. Contact the Embassy for fees and acceptable methods of
payment.
Click here for more information on Canadian passport guidelines.