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Child General Passport Application (outside Canada and the USA)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Passport Program)
Apply for a Canadian passport for a child under 16 when applying from outside Canada and the USA.
Reviewed July 2026
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Form PPTC 042 is the Child General Passport Application for Canadian children under 16 when the application is made from outside Canada and the United States. A parent or legal guardian completes it and submits it through a Government of Canada office abroad, such as an embassy, high commission, or consulate.
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What is Form PPTC 042 used for
The form covers all child passport applications made from outside Canada and the USA, whether it is the child's first passport or a replacement for an expired one, since child passports cannot be renewed.
- Child under 16 living or travelling outside Canada and the USA
- First passport or replacement of an expired child passport
- Processed through Government of Canada offices abroad
How to fill out Form PPTC 042
Match the child's details to the proof of Canadian citizenship exactly.
- Child's legal name, birth details, and citizenship information
- Information about both parents and any legal guardians
- Custody, separation, or guardianship documents where applicable
- Guarantor section completed under the criteria for applications from abroad
- Two references as described in the instructions
- Hand signature of the applying parent or guardian on the printed form
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Canadian embassy, high commission, or consulate serving your area, following its instructions for appointments, mail, or courier. Include the child's proof of Canadian citizenship, two identical passport photos meeting the Canadian specifications, any custody documents, and payment in a form the office accepts.
Fees and processing times for service abroad differ from domestic service, so check the current fee on the official website and plan around the posted timelines.
Frequently asked questions
PPTC 042 for applications from outside Canada and the USA. Families applying from within Canada use PPTC 155, and families in the United States use PPTC 142.
No. Child passports cannot be renewed, so every application for a child under 16 uses a general application.
The guarantor criteria for applications from abroad are published by the Passport Program and differ from domestic rules. Confirm your guarantor qualifies before they sign the form and the back of one photo.
Only if the photos meet the Canadian passport specifications for size and background. Bring the official specification sheet to the photographer, since many countries use different dimensions.
Where parents are separated or divorced or a guardianship order exists, include the documents the instructions require, such as agreements or court orders that deal with the child. The office serving your area can confirm what applies.
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