Welcome to ServiceCanadaPassport.ca

This blogsite is created by a team of knowledgeable passport service program experts. Our goal is to provide general information on Canadian passport program and offers helpful resource for their Canadian Passport application.

ServiceCanadaPassport.ca is not affiliated with Service Canada or Passport Canada, therefore we do not have access to your personal claim information.

Single name on passport

***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** The XXX naming policy no longer applies to future passport applicants. Please contact Service Canada – Passport Services for futher details. Important information on how to interpret the XXX in the given name field of a Canadian passport.  Passport Canada is aware that their naming policy may pose an issue for individuals with...

Payment fee refund

Please keep in mind that not all fees paid to the passport or immigration services can be refunded. 1) After immigration started processing your application, only these fees can be refunded the right of permanent residence fee (RPRF) the right of citizenship fee the open work permit holder fee (for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)...

Passport Canada office locations

Passport Canada office locations

How to book passport appointment online

How to book passport appointment online

Proof of travel for urgent passport request

Proof of travel for urgent passport request

How to check the status of your passport application

How to check the status of your passport application

Quick way to check Passport Canada wait times

Quick way to check Passport Canada wait times

4 quick steps to speak to Passport Canada agent

4 quick steps to speak to Passport Canada agent

Service Canada postal strike

Service Canada prepared to meet Canadians’ needs in the event of a Canada Post labour disruption

Passport Canada mailing address

Passport Canada mailing address

Adult Simplified Renewal Passport Application

Adult Simplified Renewal Passport Application

9 quick steps to renew child passport

9 quick steps to renew child passport

Remembrance Day Passport Canada office closure

Remembrance Day Passport Canada office closure

Why you should never sign your child’s passport

Signature policy for Canadian travel documents RE: Passport issued to children less than 16 years of age. Passport Canada has learned that some international border officials have occasionally required that a child’s Canadian travel document be signed by either the child or their parent. Children under 16 years of age do not need to sign...

References and Guarantors for Canadian passport applications

References and guarantors help confirm your identity when you apply for a passport or travel document. We may contact them when we process your application. Guarantors You need a guarantor for your travel document application. As long as they meet these requirements, your guarantor can be anyone, including a family member or member of your...