New or Replacement Passports for Children
Important notice:
Effective October 1, 2012, there are new requirements for child application regarding the proof of parentage.
Passport application forms can either be downloaded and printed from the internet or picked up from the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi or the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai and Chandigarh. Alternately, if you would like to have the required form(s) mailed to you, please contact us and provide your name, full mailing address and daytime contact telephone number.
The standard processing time for a new passport is 15 working days after submission of a fully completed application with supporting documentation.
For children under 3 years of age:
Canadian passports are valid for a maximum period of three years from the date of issue.
For children between 3 years to under 16 years of age:
Canadian passports are valid for a maximum period of five years from the date of issue. If your child's current passport has expired, is within 12 months of the expiry date, or if all visa pages are full, you may apply for a new passport. Please note that 6 months validity may be required on your child's passport to enter some countries.
Please submit the following to obtain a new passport:
- one completed Child Passport Application form (PPTC 042);
- original proof of Canadian citizenship;
- current Canadian passport;
- all documents pertaining to custody, mobility of, or access to the child;
- one valid document for each parent, showing his/her signature, to support identity;
- two identical passport photos, one of which must be certified and signed by the guarantor
- non-refundable processing fee.
Please note: Both parents are required to participate in obtaining passport services for the child and to sign the application form. The other parent may be contacted at some point during the processing period.
To avoid processing, delays or the possible rejection of your application, we strongly recommend that you provide a birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
Applications may be submitted in person or via traceable mail at:
Consular Section
High Commission of Canada
7/8 Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Public hours:
Monday – Friday: 09h00 to 12h00
Consular Section
Consulate General of Canada
SCO 54-55-56, Sector 17A
Chandigarh 160 017
Public hours: Monday – Friday : 09h00 to 11h30
Consular Section
Consulate General of Canada
Indiabulls Finance Centre
21st Floor, Tower 2, Senapati Bapat Marg
Elphinstone Road (West)
Mumbai 400013
Public hours:
Monday - Friday: 09h30 to 12h30
We strongly recommend that you fully complete the application and prepare your supporting documentation prior to visiting our office as incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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