Title: Does my baby need a passport? - BabyCenter Canada
Headings: Does my baby need a passport?
Does my baby need a passport?
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Does my baby really need a passport?
Does my baby need a passport to travel to the U.S.?
How do I get a passport for my baby?
Any tips for getting that tricky baby passport photo?
Should I sign my baby’s passport?
Help! I've lost my baby's passport!
Help! I've booked a trip and don't have a passport for my baby!
Do I have to return my baby's expired passport?
What other documents does my baby need for travelling?
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Content: However, if you’re crossing into the U.S. by land or by boat, then you can use your baby’s birth certificate
(CBP 2018a)
. How do I get a passport for my baby? The easiest way to get your baby's passport is to download a child's passport application from the Government of Canada’s website. Then submit the completed application along with two passport photographs, a fee, and your baby's original proof of Canadian citizenship – a birth certificate or a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
(Govt of Canada 2018a)
. Don't worry, you’ll get them back. You can submit an application in person or send it in by mail
(Govt of Canada 2019c)
. Have a look at the Government of Canada’s website for details about the whole process. This site provides a Passport Help Centre that answers common questions about Canadian passports. Any tips for getting that tricky baby passport photo? Like all other standard passport photos, the Government of Canada requires a full front view of your baby's head and shoulders, but your hands or arms may not be seen
(Govt of Canada 2019d)
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