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Who can renew a passport

You can only renew your Canadian passport if your last passport

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All of the above must be true for you to renew your passport. You need to apply for a new passport if it’s not.

Your application will be rejected and returned if you apply for a renewal and don’t meet all the criteria.

Who can’t renew a passport

Do not apply for a renewal if you

  • have a passport that was issued when you were under 16 years old
    • You cannot renew a child passport.
    • If you’re 16 years old and your child passport has expired, you need an adult passport.
  • want to change your name, date of birth, place of birth or gender identifier on the new passport

For these situations, you must apply for a new passport. You can’t renew your passport.

When to renew your passport

  • It depends on when you plan to travel. This is because each country has its own entry requirements.
  • You can check our service standards(opens in a new tab)  to find out approximately how long it may take us to process your application.
    • Make sure you have your new passport before making travel plans.
  • If you apply to renew your passport more than a year before it expires, we’ll ask you the reason for the early renewal.
    • If you’re submitting your application by mail, you need to include a written explanation.

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