Do you need a birth certificate to get a passport in Canada?

To be eligible for a Canadian Passport you must have proof of Canadian Citizenship. This includes a birth certificate issued by a province or a Canadian Citizenship certificate/card issued by the Federal Government. If you don't have your birth certificate or your citizenship card we could help you to obtain one.



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As per the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), Canadian citizens aged 16 years and older must present one of the following documents when entering the United States by land or water: a valid passport. a Trusted Traveler Program card.

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However, you should carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as photo identification. But you will need a Passport Book (if traveling by air), or Passport Card (if traveling by land) to re-enter the United States, so the border agents will ...

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Canada requires proof of citizenship or resident status to enter the country under §§14(3) and 14(4) of the Passport and Travel Documents section of the Immigration Regulations of Canada (enclosed). A birth certificate is one form of proof.

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Here are some examples of acceptable Canadian government-issued identification documents: passport. citizenship card. Canadian permanent resident card.

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American citizens, including American-Canadian citizens, must carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada. You do not need a Canadian passport, a Canadian visa or an eTA to enter Canada if you are travelling with a valid U.S. passport.

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A: The Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF) is approximately 30 miles from the park and is easily accessible from the New York State Thruway (I-90). ?Q: Do I need a passport to visit the Canadian side of the Falls? ?A: Yes.

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