My daughter married an american and currently lives in the states. They are expecting their first child this winter and she plans on bringing the baby to visit a couple of months afterwards. Is this realistic and if so what documentation will she require and how long does it take to get the required documentation?
What is required for my grandchild to travel from US to Canada after birth
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The infant will need a passport, though I think just the birth certificate is okay if traveling overland.
Not sure how long it takes to get a birth certificate...presumably that depends on the jurisdiction.
It takes about 4-6 weeks to get a US passport, but you can get it expedited, about 2 weeks.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/processing/processing_1740.html
Traveling within a few months of birth is probably feasible from a timing perspective. But personally, I don't think it's wise to travel with a two month old infant in winter from an exposure to disease perspective...less of a worry if they're driving up in their own car.
Not sure how long it takes to get a birth certificate...presumably that depends on the jurisdiction.
It takes about 4-6 weeks to get a US passport, but you can get it expedited, about 2 weeks.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/processing/processing_1740.html
Traveling within a few months of birth is probably feasible from a timing perspective. But personally, I don't think it's wise to travel with a two month old infant in winter from an exposure to disease perspective...less of a worry if they're driving up in their own car.
I'd like to add that if your daughter is Canadian by birth or by naturalization, she can apply for a Canadian citizenship certificate for her baby as well. This takes at least several months and she would probably be better off doing that through a Canadian embassy in the US.
Application forms here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/proof-how.asp
Application forms here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/proof-how.asp