PASSPORT Canada has issued a reminder to Canadians born in Canada to further enhance the integrity of the passport issuance process; changes to birth certificate requirements for general passport applications are being implemented.
As of February 1, 2011, for Canadians born in Canada, Passport Canada will only accept birth certificates issued by a provincial or territorial vital statistics agency to support a general or a child's passport application, entitled "Birth certificate," "Certificate of birth" or "Certificat de naissance" or a "Certificate of citizenship" issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Some exceptions apply for certain provinces and territories. More information is available online at passportcanada.gc.ca.
Passport Canada wants to ensure that Canadian travellers are aware of these upcoming changes well in advance of the implementation date and encourages Canadians to initiate their passport application process as soon as they intend to travel to ensure that the proper documentation is obtained in time for a trip abroad.
It is important that individuals factor in the time required to obtain proper documentation prior to submitting a passport application. The changes outlined above are reflected in the passport application forms. Failure to provide the proper documentation will result in the passport application being rejected.
Canadians requiring a new birth certificate must contact the vital statistics agency of the province or territory of their birth.
Simplified renewal applications are not impacted by this requirement.
These requirements apply only to the Canadian passport programme. This policy does not invalidate other birth documents which may be accepted for purposes other than passport issuance.
For more information, please consult the Passport Canada website at passportcanada.gc.ca or contact Passport Canada by telephone at 1-800-567-6868.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Passport Canada issues Jamaica Travel Advisory
PASSPORT Canada has issued a reminder to all travellers that, although Canadians can travel to Jamaica with an ID and proof of citizenship, a valid Canadian passport will be needed to travel back to Canada.
Canadians boarding a flight back to Canada must present a valid Canadian passport. Airlines are required by law to ensure all travellers are properly documented before they embark with no exceptions.
Each year, many travellers attempting to board return flights to Canada without a passport are denied boarding because they do not have the proper travel documentation. These individuals are then faced with unanticipated delays while their passport application is processed.
Passport Canada suggests travellers obtain their Canadian passport before leaving Canada and come back worry free!
For more information, visit the Passport Canada website at http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-567-6868.
Canadians boarding a flight back to Canada must present a valid Canadian passport. Airlines are required by law to ensure all travellers are properly documented before they embark with no exceptions.
Each year, many travellers attempting to board return flights to Canada without a passport are denied boarding because they do not have the proper travel documentation. These individuals are then faced with unanticipated delays while their passport application is processed.
Passport Canada suggests travellers obtain their Canadian passport before leaving Canada and come back worry free!
For more information, visit the Passport Canada website at http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-567-6868.
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