Can I apply for a passport at 17 in Canada and how?
Yes absolutely. From Passport Canadas site: To apply for an adult passport, you must be a Canadian citizen and 16 years of age or older If you already have an adult passport, answer a few questions or read the eligibility requirements to find out if you should apply for a new passport or renew your passport instead. if you are not yet 16, you can still have your own passport but a parent would need to apply for you. Once you turn 16, parental help with the application is no longer required - you are considered an adult for passport purposes. From Passport Canadas site: Passports for children You may apply for a passport for a child (under the age of 16) if youre any of the following: one of the childs parents and providing proof of parentage the childs legal guardian and providing proof of legal guardianship the custodial parent in the case of separation or divorce and providing related legal documents Once you reach 16: A Canadian passport is a travel document that allows Canadian citizens to travel the world. To apply for a passport, you first need to be a Canadian citizen. To get a passport, youll need to fill out an application form get your supporting documents and passport photos find a guarantor and 2 references find out how to submit your application and fees