 |
Canada Passport – What, When, How and Where?What is a Passport? Only the Canadian Government has the authority to grant, issue or verify Canada passports. This small book holds enough information to be used for identification purposes worldwide. Who needs a passport? Since 9/11, security issues related to travel have become tighter and tighter. The most obvious have been the increased security measures for travelling by air but the security measures have in fact increased for all types of travel, even when crossing the Canada-US border by car. The Canadian federal government and the transport industry strongly urges all travellers to obtain and carry a passport for all travel outside 
of Canada, including travel to the US, valid for at least six months beyond your expected return date. Children, including newborns, can no longer be listed on a parent's passport, and must have their own Canadian passport. A separate passport application must be submitted for each child. How much does it cost? The fee for a child under 3 years of age is $22, for a child 3 to 15 years of age, $37 and for a person over 16 years of age is $87. Every country sets their own standards as to how long the passport will be valid for and how much is costs to get one. Currently, Canada passports are valid for five years for adults and children over 3, for children under 3; the passport is valid for 3 years. Passports cannot be renewed. How can you get a Canadian Passport? Your first step will be to obtain a Canada passport application and fill it out. You can pick up a Canadian passport application at a Canada Post outlet, a Canada Passport office or online. Online forms are in PDF and must be printed and completed offline, then submitted in person or by mail with accompanying documents. When using the online forms, be sure to select the correct form and follow the directions for printing and completing the form carefully. Passport requirements may change, so pick up a new application form each time you are making a new application, the one you have left over from the last time you applied is probably no longer valid. There are different versions of the application depending on if it is for an adult or child and if you are mailing it in or applying in person so be sure to fill out the correct one. Learn about what you other documents you need for your Canada passport application. Learn about where to apply for your Canada Passport and find a Canada passport office.
|
Blink
Del.icio.us
Digg
Furl
Google
Simpy
Spurl
Technorati
Y! MyWeb