Question:
I'm applying for a Canadian passport.
However, the form says that I have
to enclose a Canadian Passport within
the last 5 years. My problem is
I've never had a Canadian Passport
before. I've never really traveled
out of the country where a passport
was required. I've traveled to the
States before but a simple health
ID card and Canadian Citizenship
card was enough. Anyone know what
I should do?
Answer:
My first thought would be that you
are filling out a form for a renewal
and perhaps you need a different
form. I don't know. I'm in the same
boat as you for this one. Hi I'm
Marianne. ;-) (lame I know) I will
be watching to see what people have
to say for this. It says "Any Canadian
passport or travel document issued
to you within the last 5 years"
Since you do not have one, you do
not need to worry. The form says
"Enclose any Canadian passport or
travel document issued to you within
the last five years." Seeing as
you haven't been issued with a passport
within the last 5 years, section
3 of the form does not apply to
you. Agreed - you are filling in
the wrong form (renewal).
You will be
required to send in your Birth Certificate.
Make sure you have a valid guarantor
as well. You don't need a previous
passport to apply. wherever you
are reading this is for renewal
There is no passport renewal process.
It is the same application whether
or not you have one currently. The
request to send in any passport
issued in the past five years is
to ensure a Canadian does not own
two valid passports at the same
time.
