Limited Validity passport

[mrel31]

Quick question regarding Limited Validity Passport for 1 year old child.

- Canadian (Father) married to Filipino (Mother)
- 1 year old Son born in Philippines and has Philippines Passport
- Filipino mother (me) has just been granted Canadian Permanent Residency via Family Class Spousal Sponsorship (husband was the sponsor).
- our son is included as a dependent in this application but he was removed by CIC as he has a right to Canadian Citizenship, hence not hes an applicable dependant for sponsorship.
- Have now applied for Citizenship Certificate for 1 year old son based on advise from CIC.
- We haven’t received any response yet from CIC.

Given that we are planning to move to Canada immediately (now that my PR has approved), is my son eligible for a limited validity Canadian Passport, even though he holds an Philippine Passport?

Thanks very much for any help!

 

[k.h.p.]

He needs a Canadian passport and cannot enter Canada without a Canadian passport.

 

[spyfy]

Quick question regarding Limited Validity Passport for 1 year old child.

- Canadian (Father) married to Filipino (Mother)
- 1 year old Son born in Philippines and has Philippines Passport
- Filipino mother (me) has just been granted Canadian Permanent Residency via Family Class Spousal Sponsorship (husband was the sponsor).
- our son is included as a dependent in this application but he was removed by CIC as he has a right to Canadian Citizenship, hence not hes an applicable dependant for sponsorship.
- Have now applied for Citizenship Certificate for 1 year old son based on advise from CIC.
- We haven’t received any response yet from CIC.

Given that we are planning to move to Canada immediately (now that my PR has approved), is my son eligible for a limited validity Canadian Passport, even though he holds an Philippine Passport?

Thanks very much for any help!

I would suggest that you contact the Canadian embassy in the Phillipines. This is the kind of stuff they can help you out with.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Quick question regarding Limited Validity Passport for 1 year old child.

- Canadian (Father) married to Filipino (Mother)
- 1 year old Son born in Philippines and has Philippines Passport
- Filipino mother (me) has just been granted Canadian Permanent Residency via Family Class Spousal Sponsorship (husband was the sponsor).
- our son is included as a dependent in this application but he was removed by CIC as he has a right to Canadian Citizenship, hence not hes an applicable dependant for sponsorship.
- Have now applied for Citizenship Certificate for 1 year old son based on advise from CIC.
- We haven’t received any response yet from CIC.

Given that we are planning to move to Canada immediately (now that my PR has approved), is my son eligible for a limited validity Canadian Passport, even though he holds an Philippine Passport?

Thanks very much for any help!

Yes, you can apply for a limited validity Canadian passport while the Certificate of Citizenship app is processing.

 

[mrel31]

Yes, you can apply for a limited validity Canadian passport while the Certificate of Citizenship app is processing.

Do you have any idea of what are the requirements needed? Thanks so much for the help...

 

[spyfy]

Do you have any idea of what are the requirements needed? Thanks so much for the help...

This is answered on the website of the embassy of Canada in the Philippines
https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/philippines/consular_services_consulaires/passports_local_passeports.aspx?lang=eng

The quote is below. But I really want to encourage you to simply contact the embassy. They don't bite, I promise And they will know exactly what to do. The case you are dealing with is exactly one of the things embassies have been invented for

Here is the relevant quote from the website:

I am/my child is unable to present my/my child’s original proof of Canadian citizenship. How can I get a passport to travel?

Proof of Canadian citizenship is required to support each passport application, except if you are eligible for the Adult Passport Renewal Application process.

We highly recommend that you submit an application for proof of citizenship as soon as possible following:

The birth of your child outside Canada, or
If your proof of citizenship is lost, stolen or damaged.

The application for proof of citizenship can be a lengthy process and we urge you to submit the application as soon as possible. If possible, you should consider deferring all travel plans until the certificate is received from the Processing Center in Canada.

Following submission of the citizenship application, if travel plans cannot be deferred, you may submit a fully completed passport application along with all supporting documentation as well as your/your child's proof of travel, such as a confirmed and paid itinerary or an airline ticket, and the receipt confirming submission of the proof of citizenship application as supporting documentation to assess the case. Our passport examiners will assess your case and determine the necessity of issuing a limited validity passport to meet you/your child’s travel needs.

For new born children who have not been issued any proof of citizenship, the proof of Canadian citizenship from one of the parents is required in addition to all other supporting documents. Please note that a Limited Validity Passport can only be issued to children aged below two (2) years old who have no proof of Canadian citizenship.