Q:canadian passport renewal

canuck2008
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Joined: 11 Jul 2008
Posts: 2

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:52 am

 

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I have to renew my passport abroad. I was told by a counselor officer at the embassy that I would have to surrender my citizenship card even if I apply in person at the embassy. I would prefer not to do this because of clear reasons - if it is lost I will be in a desperate situation without any ID and no possibility to restore it from abroad. Would be thankful for similar experience/suggestions.

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Jausman
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Joined: 07 Jun 2008
Posts: 33
Location: Ottawa

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:36 am

 

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I have been a consular officer at a Canadian Embassy (now retired). Your citizenship certificate or other documentation submitted will not leave the Embassy (i.e. it will not be sent off to Ottawa or anywhere else) but the Embassy needs to examine it carefully to ensure no fraud is being committed. Your documentation will not be lost.

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Jausman
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Joined: 07 Jun 2008
Posts: 33
Location: Ottawa

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:40 am

 

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Sorry, I meant to add that if, for any reason, you do lose your citizenship certificate while abroad, the Embassy can help you apply fort a new one. Of course, you will still need to submit whatever ID you can come up with such as birth certificate, etc.

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canuck2008
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Joined: 11 Jul 2008
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:28 am

 

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Jausman,

thanks for your answer. I believe you are right. Since I am abroad I am very nervous.

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