Q.800 PR Card for Canadian born

child of Indian Parents

Question: Both my husband and I are permanent residents of Canada. We are not planning to take Canadian citizenship as we trying to keep our Indian citizenship. I am pregnant and I understand that we can get an Indian passport from the consulate . Is it possible to get a PR card for my new born so she/he can hold Indian passport and stay in Canada. My daughter is also a PR but she was born in India. The purpose to keep the same was to avoid travelling confusions. And when they reach they can decide if they wish to keep their canadian citizenship. Thank You Chilie Answer: Since both parents hold PR cards and are hence legal residents of Canada, your baby will be considered to be a Canadian citizen. Getting a PR card for your new born child would not be possible as Canadian citizens do not require and are not issued PR cards. Suggestions: • Since the child will be considered a Canadian citizen by birth your baby will not require a PR card to live in Canada. • After baby is born use the Newborn Registration Service to complete your child's Birth Registration, Birth certificate and social insurance number. Normally you should get this within 15 days of applying. • Do not apply for a Canadian passport as this will disqualify your baby from applying for an Indian passport. • Traveling to India will not be a problem as your child will have Indian passport. However, return to Canada may not be that easy. Make sure to take your child’s Canadian birth documents when traveling out of Canada. As your child will not have a PR card or a Canadian passport. You will have to get a entry document either from the Canadian consulate in India or perhaps from within Canada before you leave.

How to apply for Indian passport for

baby born abroad

Indian passport can be applied for newborn child ONLY if Canadian Passport has not been obtained. First step is to registration of birth. This is done online from the Ministry of Home Affairs website: http://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/ [when on site, under applying for citizenship heading select ‘Apply Online’ and on next page select ‘Registration of birth of a minor child at an Indian consulate under section 4(1) of the citizenship act, 1955’

Documents Required to Register birth

in India of New Born Child Abroad

• A copy of the birth certificate of the child • A copy of the Indian passport of both the parents • A copy of the certificate of Indian citizenship if acquired by registration/naturalization • A copy of the marriage certificate of the parents • Declaration letter that the child does not hold the passport of any other country After filling online application take a printout of the application. Sign the printed application and submit application and required documents to the Indian consulate in your area. Check with the consulate before submission as you may have to visit in person. After registration of birth, Indian Passport application for newborn child can be made online by visiting https://passport.gov.in/nri/