Renew a passport in Canada: Get it in 10 to 20 business days
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Complete your form, and get your supporting documents and passport photos.
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Book an appointment or try to get walk-in service at a Service Canada Centre or passport office.
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You can also apply by mail.
- Use a certified courier or traceable mail service to reduce the delivery time of your application and help protect your documents.
Who can renew their passport
Only adult passports can be renewed. If you’re under 16, you need to apply for a new child passport.
If you’re 16 or older, find out if you can renew your passport(opens in a new tab) .
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
Answer the questions below. We’ll then
- give you all the forms you need
- tell you how to submit your application
You need to contact us as soon as possible to report the theft or loss of your previous passport.
How to get a passport in 10-20 business days
1. Complete the form
To save time, complete the form on your computer. Sign each page of the application.
Include your email address on the form so we can contact you if needed.
If your passport is lost or stolen but still valid
Since your passport is still valid, you also need to
- add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.3 MB) to your application and
- pay the extra fee for replacing a lost or stolen passport
If your passport is damaged but still valid
Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.33 MB) to your application.
If your passport has a valid visa in it
Tell us on your form if you need the visa and want your original passport back. If you don’t, the visa could be damaged when the previous passport is cancelled.
Instructions and tips
- To save time, complete the form on your computer.
- If you can’t open the form, follow these instructions.
- To get a Braille instruction booklet or large-print forms, contact us.
- Read the instructions at the end of the form to make sure you complete it properly.
- Sign each page of the application.
- If the term “mother’s surname” doesn’t apply to you
- cross it out on the form and write “parent’s surname at birth”
- fill in the field with the surname (last name) at birth of 1 parent
and - write your initials in the margin
Avoid this mistake
Don’t forget to tell us if you want a 5 or 10 year passport under section 4 of the form (Period of validity).
2. Get all the required documents and your passport photos
You need to include the following with your application:
- the following 3 pieces of information:
- the date your passport was issued
- the date it expired
- its passport number
- your most recent passport, if it’s still valid
- 2 identical passport photos
- On the back of one of the photos, the photographer must write
- their name
- their complete address and
- the date the photos were taken
- Read the full photo requirements for more information.
- On the back of one of the photos, the photographer must write
All your documents must be in either English or French. If a document is in another language, you must provide an official translation.
3. Find 2 references
You need to include 2 references to include on your application.
- They must have known you for at least 2 years.
- They cannot be a family member.
4. Submit your application and pay your fees
If you’re applying in person and need your passport in 10-20 business days
By appointment
You can now book your appointment online (opens in a new tab).
Some locations are seeing high demand for appointments. Appointment availability may vary.
Without an appointment (walk-in)
You don’t need an appointment at Service Canada Centres (opens in a new tab).
Walk-in service is only available if there’s enough capacity.
Submit the application by mail from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec or Saskatchewan
Service standards don’t include mailing time. Mailing times vary across the country.
Use a certified courier or traceable mail service to reduce the delivery time of your application and help protect your documents.
Mailing address (non-courier)
Government of Canada
Passport Program
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0G3
Courier address
Government of Canada
Passport Program
22 De Varennes Street
Gatineau, Quebec J8T 8R1
Submit the application by mail from British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island or Yukon
Service standards don’t include mailing time. Mailing times vary across the country.
Use a certified courier or traceable mail service to reduce the delivery time of your application and help protect your documents.
Mailing address (non-courier)
Government of Canada
Passport Program
Box 9325 RPO CSC
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 0J1
Courier address
Government of Canada
Passport Program
22 De Varennes Street
Gatineau, Quebec J8T 8R1
Submit the application by mail from New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island
Service standards don’t include mailing time. Mailing times vary across the country.
Use a certified courier or traceable mail service to reduce the delivery time of your application and help protect your documents.
Mailing address (non-courier)
Government of Canada
Passport Program
Box 9325 RPO CSC
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 0J1
Courier address
Government of Canada
Passport Program
22 De Varennes Street
Gatineau, Quebec J8T 8R1
Paying your fees
Your fees depend on what services you’re getting and how you’re applying.
Fees and methods of payment for in-Canada applications (opens in a new tab)
You won’t receive a refund for the service fee if you
- cancel your application
- are refused a travel document
- are issued a passport for a shorter validity period than requested
- For example, if we issue a passport that’s valid for less than 5 years, despite you applying for a 5- or 10-year passport.
- This may happen if you’ve lost your passport multiple times.
- For example, if we issue a passport that’s valid for less than 5 years, despite you applying for a 5- or 10-year passport.
Only the consular fees, which apply to all adult applications, are refundable if a passport is not issued.
5. Get your passport
Your passport and any original documents you submitted will be mailed to you. They may be in 2 separate packages.
Service standards don’t include mail time. Mail time is usually 5 business days but can vary across the country.
If you paid for a pickup service
The pickup date will be indicated on your receipt.
You can send someone else to pick up your passport if they have
- valid identification and
- something in writing from you saying they’re allowed to
If you’re moving, but haven’t received your passport yet
Contact us to update your mailing address if you
- haven’t received your passport and
- are moving within 30 days of submitting your application
If you have a community mailbox, make sure you check it before you contact us about your application.
NEXUS cardholders
When you get your new passport, make sure your personal information is up to date in the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) System.
Passport number, date of issue, and date of expiry
Check the date of issue. If the date it was issued is within the past 15 years and you meet the other eligibility requirements, you can apply to renew your passport.
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