Birth abroad

You are not obliged to register the birth of a baby born abroad. However, you may apply for a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship as proof of citizenship for a child born outside Canada.

To obtain a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, or to find out whether a child born outside Canada is a Canadian citizen, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. From Canada, you can contact the Citizenship and Immigration Call Centre. If you are abroad, contact the nearest Canadian government office.