Canada 
If you already have an adult passport, you may be able to renew it. Renewing a passport is simpler than applying for a new one. This is because you don’t need
- a guarantor
- proof of Canadian citizenship
- supporting identification
If your most recent passport is still valid, it
- must be sent with your application, and
- will be cancelled and cannot be used for travel
Who can renew their passport
Only adult passports can be renewed. If you’re under 16, you need to apply for a new child’s passport.
If you’re 16 or older, find out if you can renew your passport.
You can now renew your passport even if it’s expired, damaged, lost or stolen.
You can renew your expired, damaged, lost or stolen passport if
- it was issued within 15 years of the date you apply, and
- you meet all the other requirements
Get the forms and instructions to apply
We’ll give you the right form and tell you how to apply based on when you need a passport.
Urgent
(Service standard: end of next business day)
- Go to a passport office with urgent pick-up service
- Walk-in only, no appointments
- You must provide proof that you need the passport
- Extra fees apply
Apply to renew your passport by the end of the next business day
Express
(Service standard: 2 to 9 business days)
- Go to a passport office with express pick-up service
- By appointment or walk-in
- You must provide proof that you need the passport
- Extra fees apply
Standard
(Service standard: 10 to 20 business days, plus mail time)
- Go to a
- Service Canada Centre (20 business days)
- passport office (10 business days)
- By appointment or walk-in
- You can also apply by mail (20 business days)
* Service standards don’t include mail time. Mail time is usually 5 business days but can vary across the country.
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