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Birth in Canada

Children born in Canada to parent(s) of Nigerian decent can apply to obtain a Nigerian Passport. Passport Application Requirements and Checklist for Children Born in Canada

1

Formal Request Letter

Birth Certificate and Statement of Birth indicating the name(s) of the Nigerian parent(s)

5

Photographs

Letter of consent from the parent(s) stating support/approval of the application

2

Certification

Two passport size photographs

6

Supporting Documents

Photocopy of the data page of valid Nigerian Passport(s) of the Nigerian parent(s)

3

Service Record

Completed on-line application form with printed copies of the acknowledgement

7

Nigerian Passport

Two (2) self-addressed return mailing envelopes (Canada Post Priority or Xpresspost envelope).

4

Nigerian Passport

Payment slip as evidence of the online payment for the passport application

8

Interview Appointment

All passport applicants are required to be physically present on the appointment date specified on the payment confirmation receipt.

All passport applicants are required to be physically present on the appointment date specified on the payment confirmation receipt. If the applicant cannot be present on the appointment day, the applicant may reschedule another appointment. Applicants will only be able to reschedule the appointment after the initial appointment day has passed. Also note that all infants must have an NIN