Frequently asked questions:
International adoption

Citizenship process

Will my child automatically be entitled to a Canadian passport once citizenship is granted?

As a Canadian citizen, your child will be eligible to apply for a Canadian passport immediately after citizenship is granted. A citizenship certificate is required to apply for a passport. However, if you cannot wait for the citizenship certificate to be issued, you may apply immediately for a passport and Citizenship and Immigration Canada will facilitate the process by sending, with your consent, confirmation of your child’s grant of citizenship to the Canadian Government office outside Canada who issues the passport.