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Can a non canadian be a guarantor for passport?

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I am applying from outside Canada for passport.

So I am wondering if a non canadian citizen can sign as guarantor on the form?

Thanks
 
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fotkifolkslove said:
I am applying from outside Canada for passport.

So I am wondering if a non canadian citizen can sign as guarantor on the form?

Thanks
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Unfortunately that's not possible, even this option is not available for Canadian PR holders to be a guarantor.

So a Guarantor can only be a Canadian Citizen when applying for a Passport within Canada.

For Outside of Canada, you may need to fill Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor form.

Your guarantor must

  • have known you for at least 2 years
    • If the guarantor is for your child’s passport, they must have known you for at least 2 years and must know of your child.
  • be available if we need to contact them
  • be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older
  • provide the information needed that’s in their passport
  • have been 16 years of age or older when they applied for their own passport
  • hold a 5-year or 10-year Canadian passport that, on the day you submit your application, is
    • expired for no more than 1 year, or
    • valid, meaning it isn’t or wasn’t
      • expired
      • damaged
      • inaccessible
      • suspended or revoked
      • reported lost or stolen
      • found and returned
      • destroyed by us
      • requested to be returned

Occupation-based guarantors
You may also use an occupation-based guarantor for an application submitted outside Canada, as long as that person is

  • registered/licensed with the appropriate local authority to practice their profession
  • currently working in that field
  • practicing one of these professions:
    • judge
    • dentist
    • pharmacist
    • veterinarian
    • police officer
    • notary public
    • lawyer/notary
    • medical doctor
    • dean/head of university or college
    • signing officer of a
      • bank or trust company
      • financial institution that offer a full range of banking services (cash withdrawals, deposits and savings)


If you can’t find a guarantor
You must

  • complete the Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor form
  • find someone who can administer an oath to swear to and sign the form
    • This person doesn’t need to know you personally.
    • If you’re in Canada,this can be a
      • notary public
      • justice of the peace
      • commissioner for oaths
    • If you’re outside Canada, this can be a
      • Canadian or British diplomatic or consular representative
      • Qualified local official, such as a civil servant or member of Parliament
Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor form
The Statutory Declaration in Lieu of a Guarantor form is not available online. To get the form

 
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It is possible. For outside Canada you need to have guarantor that is from the professional like doctors, lawyers etc. Good luck
 
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Dalboy1980

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navid2014 said:
Unfortunately that's not possible, even this option is not available for Canadian PR holders to be a guarantor.

So a Guarantor can only be a Canadian Citizen when applying for a Passport within Canada.

For Outside of Canada, you may need to fill Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor form.

Your guarantor must

  • have known you for at least 2 years
    • If the guarantor is for your child’s passport, they must have known you for at least 2 years and must know of your child.
  • be available if we need to contact them
  • be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older
  • provide the information needed that’s in their passport
  • have been 16 years of age or older when they applied for their own passport
  • hold a 5-year or 10-year Canadian passport that, on the day you submit your application, is
    • expired for no more than 1 year, or
    • valid, meaning it isn’t or wasn’t
      • expired
      • damaged
      • inaccessible
      • suspended or revoked
      • reported lost or stolen
      • found and returned
      • destroyed by us
      • requested to be returned

Occupation-based guarantors
You may also use an occupation-based guarantor for an application submitted outside Canada, as long as that person is

  • registered/licensed with the appropriate local authority to practice their profession
  • currently working in that field
  • practicing one of these professions:
    • judge
    • dentist
    • pharmacist
    • veterinarian
    • police officer
    • notary public
    • lawyer/notary
    • medical doctor
    • dean/head of university or college
    • signing officer of a
      • bank or trust company
      • financial institution that offer a full range of banking services (cash withdrawals, deposits and savings)


If you can’t find a guarantor
You must

  • complete the Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor form
  • find someone who can administer an oath to swear to and sign the form
    • This person doesn’t need to know you personally.
    • If you’re in Canada,this can be a
      • notary public
      • justice of the peace
      • commissioner for oaths
    • If you’re outside Canada, this can be a
      • Canadian or British diplomatic or consular representative
      • Qualified local official, such as a civil servant or member of Parliament
Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor form
The Statutory Declaration in Lieu of a Guarantor form is not available online. To get the form

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Yes I'm also applying from out of Canada and was going to also state that a guarantor can be of another nationality as long as they are of a specific profession
 
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