Passport Canada
Passport Canada is responsible for issuing, revoking, withholding, recovering, and providing instructions on the use of Canadian passports.
A Canadian passport is valid for:
Adult (16 years or older): 5 years
Children (3 to 15 years): 5 years
Children (3 years or younger): 3 years
Passport Fees:
| Adults | Children | ||
| Passport | 16 or over | 3 to 15 | Under 3 |
| 24 pages | $87 | $37 | $22 |
| 48 pages | $92 | $39 | $24 |
Processing Times:
| Options for submitting a completed application | Processing times (up to) | ||
| In person | 2 Weeks | ||
| By mail | 4 Weeks | ||
| Through a Receiving Agent (Service Canada or Canada Post) | 4 Weeks | ||
Apply in person at the Passport Canada office located at: 74 Victoria St. Toronto, ON, M5C 2A5
The Simplified Passport Renewal Process
The simplified passport renewal process is an opportunity for Canadian citizens to replace their passport without having to start from scratch.
Applicants will be required to submit a shorter application form (2 pages instead of 3), along with two new photos, the application fee and their last passport.
Canadians who meet the following eligibility criteria are now able to benefit from this process:
- They must be residing in Canada at the time they apply and must have been residing in Canada at the time of their previous application.
- They were 16 years old or over at the time of their previous application.
- Their previous passport:
- Must have been valid for five years.
- Must have been issued after January 31, 2002.
- Must still be valid or expired less than 12 months ago.
- Was never damaged or reported as lost or stolen.
- Must have been issued under their current name.
For more information, visit Passport Canada.
Guarantor Policy
On October 1, 2007, Passport Canada’s new guarantor policy came into effect. This new policy allows most Canadian adult passport holders residing in Canada or the U.S. to act as guarantors. In addition, any family member may act as guarantor as well as any individual residing at the applicant’s address provided he or she meets specified requirements.
For more information, visit Passport Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions about Passports
Consular Services for Canadians:
In case of an emergency outside of Canada, you can call collect to (613)996-8885 or e-mail sos@international.gc.ca
To find information on how to prepare for safe and problem-free travel abroad, go to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.
*Please be advised that our office does not fill out applications.
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