Apply for a Canadian child passport
Can I renew a passport for my child?
A child passport cannot be renewed. For a child under 16, use a new child-passport application, including when replacing an expiring passport. Choose the official instructions for where you are applying.
Where to begin
- Choose the child application for Canada or the country where you are applying.
- Prepare the application, supporting documents, photos and required signatures.
- Use the submission and payment route in the official instructions.
Before you open the official service
Prepare the checklist for your application route; a previous child passport does not remove the document requirements.
- Provide proof of Canadian citizenship and proof of parentage. Check the original-versus-copy rules for the citizenship document you hold.
- Include applicable custody, decision-making, separation, divorce or guardianship documents. Follow the signature requirements for parents and legal guardians.
- Use the official application instructions for two identical commercial photos, the guarantor and any passport the child holds that is still valid.
canada.ca · Official websiteIRCC — Documents for a child passportCitizenship, parentage and applicable legal documents are required. Original/copy rules depend on the citizenship document.Checked
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
A child passport can remain valid until its expiry after the holder turns 16. Fees, urgent service and submission rules depend on the application route.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Forms and checklists
Practical questions
What does this route cost?
The child passport has five-year validity. The regular fee depends on whether the child lives in Canada.
- For Canadians living in Canada: CAD 58.50.
- For Canadians living outside Canada: CAD 102.50.
- These fees apply to applications received from March 31, 2026. Additional service charges can apply; confirm the selected submission route before paying.
Official sources
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