Proof of Citizenship for Child born outside Canada

General Citizenship Questions
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I am a Canadian citizen living outside of Canada for the past 5 years. My child was born outside of Canada 3 years a go. I made a short trip to Canada and while here I wanted to apply for his proof of citizenship but I I talked to an Immigration officer over the phone yesterday, she said that I have to apply at the Canadian Embassy in Ankara Turkey which is the closest to where the child lives (Iran) otherwise there will be a longer processing time.
I have the following questions:

  1. Is applying should only be done from Canadian embassy in Ankara and not from within Canada.
  2. If it has to be from Embassy in Ankara, can I then mail the application form to the embassy.
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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some detailed information in the Application for a Citizenship Certificate for Adults and Minors (Proof of Citizenship) under Section 3 (CIT 0001) Instruction Guide.

Here is an excerpt,

Regarding your second question, the Application for a Citizenship Certificate for Adults and Minors (Proof of Citizenship) under Section 3 (CIT 0001) Instruction Guide states that you should mail the application.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org

3

Dear Anna,
Thank you for your help.
Regards,
Babak

4

You are very welcome Babak!

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org