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Applying for a passport - a few quetions

Eitan-ro

Eitan-ro

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Oct 9, 2018
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Hi,
I have couple of question:
  1. I have my citizenship ceremony this Saturday, how long after that I can apply for a passport?
  2. We are planing to ravel to the US at the end of April, so I'm planing on applying for a passport in person (I think that their regular timeline is good enough, is that correct?), can I apply and give the documents for my family without them being present with me?
    Meaning, I will go alone to passport Canada and give the documents for myself and the rest of family, is that possible?
Thanks,
Eitan
 
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gen_z

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May 23, 2018
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Hi I have similar questions.

I think you have to wait until you receive your citizenship certificate, then you can apply.

I'm curious about 1 thing, I'm an Australian citizen as well, so I would be able to travel to the US and back to Canada. if I don't get my Canadian passport on time, can I use my Australian passport instead (to enter Canada)?
 
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gen_z

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May 23, 2018
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Eitan-ro said:
No, you have to use your Canadian passport when leave or enter the Canada
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I see, thanks.

Do you know how long it takes for us to get it? It says that it should take less than 25 business days, that makes it a bit tight for me, since I will be traveling in mid April.
 
Eitan-ro

Eitan-ro

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Oct 9, 2018
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My friends told that they pretty efficient (very surprising...), so I have my hopes up
 
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gen_z

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May 23, 2018
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Great, thanks.

Sorry, I just have 1 more question. It seems like we need to submit a document as a proof of ID. Apparently, we can submit a photocopy for this, but it doesn't say if it has to be a colored photocopy or would a black and white copy be fine.
 
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gen_z

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May 23, 2018
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Also, it seems that we need to schedule an appointment online in order to go and apply in person, right?
 
RiZ92

RiZ92

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Aug 27, 2013
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gen_z said:
Great, thanks.

Sorry, I just have 1 more question. It seems like we need to submit a document as a proof of ID. Apparently, we can submit a photocopy for this, but it doesn't say if it has to be a colored photocopy or would a black and white copy be fine.
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The general rule is, always submit color copy.
 
c.cruz91

c.cruz91

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Sep 26, 2018
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Winnipeg, MB
Eitan-ro said:
Hi,
I have couple of question:
  1. I have my citizenship ceremony this Saturday, how long after that I can apply for a passport?
  2. We are planing to ravel to the US at the end of April, so I'm planing on applying for a passport in person (I think that their regular timeline is good enough, is that correct?), can I apply and give the documents for my family without them being present with me?
    Meaning, I will go alone to passport Canada and give the documents for myself and the rest of family, is that possible?
Thanks,
Eitan
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You can only apply for your passport once you've received your citizenship certificate, which should arrive 2-4 weeks after your oath ceremony.
When you apply for your passport:
1. if you need to travel within 25 days, you can apply in person but you need to provide proof of of your travel plans (e.g. flight tickets, etc). Otherwise, they won't give you an appointment to go to their office.
2. if you don't need to travel within 25, you must apply by mail.

Regarding your family's documents, I'm guessing you can submit your minor dependents' documents on their behalf. However, your spouse is a grown person, so I assume they have to submit their own application.
 
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