How to add your child to your application:
Important: Note that if your child was born in Canada or if one parent is a Canadian citizen, then the child is a Canadian citizen. If that is the case, you do not need to add the child to your application, and no medical examination or fee is required. You must, however, send us a copy of the child’s birth certificate. You should also contact the Consular section of the High Commission of Canada to make sure the child has the appropriate travel document. See these Web pages for information:
You will be required to submit the following documents in order to add your child to your application:
- a letter explaining how your family composition has changed and requesting that your child be added to your application
- processing fee for the child (if accompanying you to Canada)
- an IMM8 application form and Family Information Form filled in for the child
- updated IMM0008 Generic and updated IMM5406 “Additional Family Information” form for yourself and your spouse
- notarized copy of the child’s birth certificate
- copy of your child’s valid passport
- two recent passport-size photographs of your child according to the specifications
Copies of the original documents with original certified translations into English or French are required.
The required forms can be downloaded at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM0008DEPENU.pdf, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5645E.pdf, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM0008ENU_2D.pdf and http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5406E.pdf
Passport-sized photographs must meet these specifications: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/photospecs.asp
Information about the fees that must be paid can be found here: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/singapore-singapour/visas/fees-frais.aspx
Your child will need to undergo a medical examination. We will send you the appropriate form and instructions after receiving the documents listed above. Be aware that even non-accompanying dependants must undergo medical examinations.
We trust that this information will assist you in adding your child to your application for permanent residence in Canada.
