How to apply for an adult passport in Canada
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We have new measures to help manage wait times at passport offices in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. We’ll prioritize those who need a passport within 48 hours. We’ll make arrangements for people with longer term travel plans to be served at other locations.
A Canadian passport is a travel document that Canadian citizens can apply for.
If you already have an adult passport, you may be able to renew your adult passport. Renewing a passport is simpler than applying for a new one.
Find out if you should renew your passport instead of applying for a new one.
If you’re under 16, you need to apply for a child’s passport.
When do you need a passport?
2 business days or less
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Go to a passport office with urgent pick-up service
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Walk-in only, no appointments
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You must provide proof that you need the passport
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Extra fees apply
3 to 45 business days
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Go to a passport office
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By appointment or walk-in
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You must provide proof that you need the passport
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Processing may take up to 2 weeks, plus mail time
46 business days or more
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Go to any Service Canada Centre
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By appointment or walk-in
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You can also apply by mail
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Processing may take up to 9 weeks, plus mail time
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