Children and travel
Children and travel outside Canada, letters of consent for children to travel without a parent, adopting a child from a foreign country and how a child born outside Canada can obtain Canadian citizenship.
Services and information
Children born outside Canada
How to confirm the citizenship of your child born abroad
International child abduction and parenting or custody issues
An international child abduction occurs when a child’s parent or legal guardian wrongfully takes the child from Canada or keeps them in another country
Travel documents for children
Documents needed by children travelling outside Canada, including the consent letter for children travelling without both parents
The international adoption process
How to adopt a child from another country, apply for citizenship for your adopted child and bring your adopted child to Canada
Health and safety advice when travelling for international adoptions
Health considerations when planning an international adoption, travelling to your child's country of origin and returning to Canada with your child
Recommended consent letter for children travelling abroad
A consent letter will facilitate entry into a foreign country and re-entry into Canada for children travelling without both parents
Air travel with children
Travelling on a plane with children under 2 years of age, child seats and children travelling alone
Forced marriage
It is a crime to take anyone who is under 16 out of Canada for the purpose of a marriage in another country, even if the person wants to get married
Tips for healthy travel with children
How to protect your children and help them have a safe and healthy trip abroad
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