Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ). The answers provide information that supplements our list of services offered.

1. Can I use a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship instead of a Canadian passport to travel abroad?
2. What travel documents do Canadian citizens need to go abroad?
3. Where can I get information about Canadian citizenship?
4. How can I find out if I am a Canadian citizen?
5. How can I obtain a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship?

1. Can I use a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship instead of a Canadian passport to travel abroad?

No, you cannot. A Certificate of Canadian Citizenship is not a travel document. A Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document available to Canadians for the purpose of international travel. Canadian citizens returning to Canada who present other documents instead of a Canadian passport may face delays or be denied boarding by transport companies.

2. What travel documents do Canadian citizens need to go abroad?

See Passports and Visas. You may also wish to consult our fact sheet entitled Travel Documentation for Canadians.

3. Where can I get information about Canadian citizenship?

For all matters relating to Canadian citizenship, consult Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

4. How can I find out if I am a Canadian citizen?

To determine if you are a Canadian or if you require proof of Canadian citizenship, you may apply for a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship.

5. How can I obtain a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship?                                

Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides an online Application for a Citizenship Certificate. If you are abroad, you can obtain information on the necessary procedures from the nearest Canadian government office.