Is it illegal to go to Canada to have a baby?

Birth tourism in Canada is not illegal in Canada. There is no official federal data on birth tourism.

Can a tourist have a baby in Canada?

The only exclusion is foreign diplomats who give birth to a child in Canada, cannot be Canadian citizens. Therefore, if you are a temporary resident in Canada (e.g. a visitor, worker, tourist) and you give birth to a child in Canada, your child automatically becomes a Canadian citizen.

How long does it take to get a Canadian passport for a newborn?

The processing time for a passport for a newborn includes: the time to process the first stage of the citizenship application (10 business days); and, the time to process the passport application and receive the passport (20 business days).

Can I give birth in Canada and immigrate?

Giving birth in Canada, apart the fact that you would have to pay for everything, will not give you any higher chances to immigrate. Your child will have to leave with you even being Canadian citizen. Your child will have to stay with you or with appointed legal guardian.

Is birth tourism a problem in Canada?

While this process provides a great deal of opportunity to foreign parents and their Canadian born children, both the Liberal Canadian government and the Conservatives agree that birth tourism is a problem. Though they have differing opinions on what should be done, overall they see it as an abuse of the immigration system.

What happens if a child is born in Canada?

If a child is born in Canada, the child receives Canadian citizenship. Even in a situation, when a child is born to parents who are not Canadian citizens, the child automatically becomes a Canadian Citizen.

Does my child automatically become a Canadian citizen if I visit?

Therefore, if you are a temporary resident in Canada (e.g. a visitor, worker, tourist) and you give birth to a child in Canada, your child automatically becomes a Canadian citizen. Did you know? The United States of America (USA) and Canada are currently the only G7 nations that have birthright citizenship.