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.
2023 Passport Office Statutory Holidays Closures
Please be advised that the Federal Government Service Canada passport offices (call centre and in-person) will be closed to the general public on the following statutory holidays in 2023: New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1 (Service centres closed Monday, January 2) Good Friday – Friday, April 7 Easter Monday – Monday, April 10 Victoria Day...
Check status of your passport application
To check the status of your adult/child passport application online You can avoid waiting on the phone and find out the status of your passport application online! The status of your passport application is available after: 5 business days if you applied in person or 10 business days if you applied by mail Passport Canada updates...
Passport application fee in Canada
The following fees below are for Canadians who submit their passport applications in Canada, in-person or by mail. 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) – $120 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) – $160 Child passport (0 to 15 years of age) – $57 *there is no tax for passport application Additional fees...
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...
How to easily speak to Passport Canada office agent?
If you have none urgent question regarding your Canadian passport application, you may contact Passport Canada office through their web form. Click here: General inquiries for the passport program (you will be directed to Passport Canada’s website) Call Passport Canada office from Canada and the USA Toll free: 1-800-567-6868 / TTY services: 1-866-255-7655 Local number:...
Adult Renewal Application – Canada
Download Adult Renewal Form Adult Simplified Renewal Passport Application form (PPTC 054) Passport Canada allows passport holders to renew their adult passport within 1 year after the expiry. However, due to delays caused by COVID-19 restrictions, you are now able to renew your adult passport after 1 year expiry if: You were 16 years of...
List of Passport Canada offices
Below is a list of Service Canada Centre – Passport Service (formerly known as Passport Canada office) These are dedicated Canadian passport processing and printing office. You may need to visit these office if you have urgent passport application request. Alberta Calgary Centre Service Canada Centre and Passport Services Edmonton Service Canada Centre – Passport...
Child Passport Application – Canada
Download: Child passport application in Canada 1. Complete the application form Each parent or legal guardian should sign the application form. We may contact the other parent or legal guardian. Instructions and tips Read the instructions at the end of the form to make sure you complete it properly. If you can’t open the form, follow...
How do I make an appointment for a Canadian passport?
Passport Canada Appointment booking Click this link to book online: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/reservation/ Step by step instructions Step 1: Once you have entered the appointment booking site, select the Passport Service tab on top. Then click “I have read and understand” to continue to the next page. Step 2: Enter the basic information. At the bottom...
Passport Canada mailing address
Passport Canada mailing address Depending on your province, please ensure to mail your passport application to the correct location to avoid any delay. You must ensure to use a certified courier or traceable mail service to reduce the delivery time of your application and help protect your documents.
Passport supporting documents
Service Canada Passport Services has indicated on their website that original supporting documents will sometimes be mailed back separately from your passport application. The reason may be because the original supporting documents were receive from a dedicated unit that does all the scan of the documents. Passport officers assess every applications through scanned imagery. Source:...
Urgent Passport Application
Urgent request in Canada If you have an urgent passport application request and you are travelling within 48 hours. You must go directly to your nearest Passport Canada office (Service Canada Centre – Passport Services) to submit your application. There is no need to call Passport Canada to book an appointment anymore. There is an...
Passport Canada centre walk-in wait times
You have the option to submit your passport application at a local Service Canada Centre or at a Passport Canada office, depending on when you need your passport. Walk-in visit Walk-in services may be available depending on the day’s operation. If the location is busy, you may need to wait longer or the local centre...
2023 Remembrance Day – Passport Canada office closure
Due to the Remembrance Day national holiday on Saturday November 11th, 2023, the Federal Government Service Canada offices (call centre and in-person centres) will be closed to the general public on Monday, November 13th, 2023.
Processing Time – Service Canada Centre (Passport Receiving Centre)
Passport application processing time Your passport application processing time varies depending on the type of application and the time period you applied. Sometimes, due to the high volume of applications, the passport processing time may be delayed by a couple of business days. Please ensure not to finalize any travel plans until you successfully received...