Child Under 16 Travel Document Application - Canada

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Write the child's name to appear in the travel document. This name is normally the same as the surname (last name) and given name(s)

shown on the child's proof of immigration status. If you are requesting a travel document in a name that is different from the name that

appears on the child's immigration status document, one (1) of the following documents will be required to confirm the child's change of

Complete if different from the surname (last name) to appear in the travel document (for Passport Program, Citizenship and Immigration

Canada information only—it will not appear in the travel document).

The date of birth will be inscribed in the travel document exactly as it appears on the proof of immigration status unless Citizenship and

Immigration Canada records have been amended subsequent to the child's admission to Canada. In this case, the original approved

"Request to Amend the Record of Landing (IMM 1000), Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688) or Valid

Temporary Resident Documents" (IMM 1436) is required. If the child's proof of immigration status does not show a complete date of birth,

the specific year, month and day of the child's birth will be entered as shown on the child’s supporting documents.

Provide original or copies signed and dated by your guarantor of any supporting identification showing that date of birth.

One of the parents

The custodial parent in cases of separation or divorce

The legal guardian

Information on Applicant and Proof of Parentage

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Both parents are requested to participate in obtaining a travel document for their child and to sign the application form. The other

parent may be contacted. If you do not know the whereabouts of the other parent, please contact us. When a legal guardian is the

applicant, the other legal guardian(s), as the case may be, must also participate. Proof of legal guardianship is required.

Proof of parentage between the child and the parent(s)

You must submit one of the following acceptable proof of parentage documents demonstrating the relationship between the child and the

Custody, separation or divorce

When a court order or agreement exists referring to custody of the child, only the person with custodial rights may apply. All documents

that refer to custody of, mobility of, or access to the child must be provided. If a divorce has been granted, a copy of the divorce judgment

or order must also be provided. When joint custody provisions exist, either parent may be the applicant.

Relationship with other parent

Indicate your current relationship with the other parent: single (no relationship), common law, married, separated, divorced, widowed.

Indicate date of marriage to the other parent, if applicable. Additional information or documentation may be requested.

When a legal guardian is the applicant, proof or legal guardianship must be provided.

Deceased parent

If the other parent is deceased, the applicant must enclose a death certificate with the application. When completing section 2 of the form,