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My minor child is applying for a visitor visa and will travel alone to Canada. What documents must they present with the application?

In addition to the required documents for a visitor visa, you must include the following documents:

  • A copy of the child’s birth certificate
  • A letter of authorization, preferably in English or French, signed by their parent(s) or legal guardian.

The letter of authorization should include:

  • the parents’, or legal guardian’s, address(es) and telephone number(s), and
  • the name, address and telephone number of the custodian (the adult who will be responsible for the child while in Canada).

For more information, see Minor children travelling to Canada.

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