Applying Canadian Passport

[jamason]

I got Canadian Citizenship. I am planning to apply for a Canadian Passport first and then surrender the Indian Passport. Is this order correct? Or should I surrender the Indian Passport and then apply for a Canadian Passport. Please let me know what's correct.

 

[21Goose]

You should get your Canadian passport first, and then surrender your Indian passport. That gives you time to travel on the Indian passport (this is explicitly allowed for a certain number of days, even after you gain citizenship of another country), in case you suddenly have to go somewhere and your Canadian passport hasn't come yet.

 

[jamason]

You should get your Canadian passport first, and then surrender your Indian passport. That gives you time to travel on the Indian passport (this is explicitly allowed for a certain number of days, even after you gain citizenship of another country), in case you suddenly have to go somewhere and your Canadian passport hasn't come yet.

Thank you.

 

[sydcarton]

Thank you.

Just so you know, there is a penalty for travelling on your Indian passport after acquiring Canadian citizenship. Looks like there is just a grace period of three months.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/renunciation_ppt.php

 

[jamason]

Just so you know, there is a penalty for travelling on your Indian passport after acquiring Canadian citizenship. Looks like there is just a grace period of three months.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/renunciation_ppt.php

No. I am not planning to travel now. Just want to know the order.

 

[dbss]

Just so you know, there is a penalty for travelling on your Indian passport after acquiring Canadian citizenship. Looks like there is just a grace period of three months.
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/renunciation_ppt.php

Grace period of three months also only applies if you have not received your CDN passport.

 

[gta88]

You should get your Canadian passport first, and then surrender your Indian passport. That gives you time to travel on the Indian passport (this is explicitly allowed for a certain number of days, even after you gain citizenship of another country), in case you suddenly have to go somewhere and your Canadian passport hasn't come yet.

Hi,
1) For a baby born in Canada, is obtaining Citizenship Certificate necessary to apply for Canadian Passport? OR only Birth Certificate would do? Currently, Citizenship certificate has a processing time of 5 months due to Covid-19.

2) Also, is Canadian passport mandatory to apply for OCI card application? or only Canadian Birth Certificate would do?

3) If OCI is taking long, can a baby apply for regular visitor visa to visit India once and come back and then apply for OCI card later? I couldn't find any information in this area.

Thank you

 

[Shineon39]

Hi,
1) For a baby born in Canada, is obtaining Citizenship Certificate necessary to apply for Canadian Passport? OR only Birth Certificate would do? Currently, Citizenship certificate has a processing time of 5 months due to Covid-19.

2) Also, is Canadian passport mandatory to apply for OCI card application? or only Canadian Birth Certificate would do?

3) If OCI is taking long, can a baby apply for regular visitor visa to visit India once and come back and then apply for OCI card later? I couldn't find any information in this area.

Thank you

I don't know about 2 and 3 but for the first 1 : the birth certificate is the Citizenship Certificate since the baby is citizen by birth and born in Canada. So you just need the birth certificate to get a passport

 

[semon]

Hi,
I got my e certificate today and need to apply for a Canadian passport. I saw the guideline on how to apply for the passport and came to know 1guarantor and 2references are needed to complete the application. I don't really know how to get 2references as they are not supposed to be relatives. Can anyone tell me how to get these references. I don't know anyone here. It's just been 1year in my place. How can I get help with this?

 

[mark56]

Hi,
I got my e certificate today and need to apply for a Canadian passport. I saw the guideline on how to apply for the passport and came to know 1guarantor and 2references are needed to complete the application. I don't really know how to get 2references as they are not supposed to be relatives. Can anyone tell me how to get these references. I don't know anyone here. It's just been 1year in my place. How can I get help with this?

Neighbors, colleagues, landlord, doctor?

 

[semon]

Neighbors, colleagues, landlord, doctor?

Yes doctors can do...thankyou so much

 

[Anand83]

Hi,
One more if someone can answer: We are (a family of 3) and thinking of applying together on the same day, at Service Canada walk-ins. I understand now that a minor is not required at Service Canada, so I can apply on his behalf, But what about my Spouse? Can I apply for all in one go, without even a Spouse and minor presence at Service Canada?

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi,
One more if someone can answer: We are (a family of 3) and thinking of applying together on the same day, at Service Canada walk-ins. I understand now that a minor is not required at Service Canada, so I can apply on his behalf, But what about my Spouse? Can I apply for all in one go, without even a Spouse and minor presence at Service Canada?

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/passport-application-in-person-on-behalf-of-family.769010/