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What documents and steps are needed for Apply for Canadian citizenship for a minor?

Prepare the selected Minor 5(2)/5(1) control, child identity/passport/PR status/photos and required histories, parent/guardian identity and citizenship/status, birth/adoption relationship, custody/consent/name-change records, current forms/checklist and signatures, receipt, IRCC requests, ceremony if applicable and citizenship certificate. Confirm each current form and personalized checklist control on www.canada.ca.

Practical order

1. 1

   Use the current IRCC definitions to record whether the child applies under Minor 5(2), with a Canadian parent or applying parent, or Minor 5(1) and its different controls.

2. 2

   Prepare parent/guardian identity and status, birth/adoption relationship, custody orders, consent, name changes and any other decision-making authority required.

3. 3

   Prepare the child’s passport/travel documents, PR card or status record, photos, address history and physical-presence/tax information only where the selected minor process requires it.

4. 4

   Open the current online or paper package, complete child and parent/guardian sections, obtain required signatures, pay IRCC directly and retain the submission.

5. 5

   Answer IRCC document, interview, fingerprints or ceremony requests as applicable and follow the certificate instructions after approval.