Passport Expert
John Thompson is a highly respected expert in Canada’s passport program, with extensive experience assisting applicants in understanding the requirements and processes for obtaining or renewing a passport. Known for his comprehensive knowledge of passport policies and procedures, John has helped numerous individuals by answering their questions and providing clear, practical guidance. His dedication to simplifying the application process and ensuring applicants are well-informed has made him a trusted resource for Canadians navigating the passport program.
Brooklyn Neustaeter CTVNews.ca Writer Published May 13, 2022 1:52 p.m. EDT Many Canadians are reporting lengthy delays and wait times at passport offices as the federal government works to process almost a million more applications over the past year. After issuing...
CTVNews.ca Staff / Published May 5, 202 As eager Canadians look to travel following two years of pandemic restrictions, long wait times for renewed passports may be hampering some vacation plans. Many Canadians are reporting lengthy delays at passport offices as...
Dave Charbonneau CTV News Ottawa May 3, 2022 When the federal government loosened COVID-19 restrictions for international travel, Canadians rushed to the passport office, causing massive backlogs. Months later, those backlogs are still happening. Tesh Naidoo owns Sooter’s Photography, right...
Helena Hanson The feds warn that not all countries accept the neutral gender identifier. Since 2019, Canadians have been able to identify as gender “X” on their passports. However, the feds continue to warn that doing so could make travelling overseas more...
Michael Lee – Published April 21, 2022 A resurging interest in travel has seen the number of Canadian passports issued over the past year more than triple, in some cases resulting in longer wait times, the latest figures from the federal...
By Declan Finucane | Published April 5, 2022 The huge lineups at the Mississauga Service Canada Centre (Passports) location at Central Parkway Mall, on Burnhamthorpe Rd. E., wrap around the entire mall and come after the Canadian government lifted COVID-19 air...
Download: Child passport application outside Canada or United States – Other countries 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 these instructions....
Download Adult General Passport Application Form Adult General Passport Application form (PPTC 153) IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the impacts of COVID-19, Passport Canada allows people to renew their passport if it has been expired for more than 1 year. Passport...
Download Adult Renewal Form Adult Abroad Simplified Renewal Passport Application form (PPTC 482) IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the impacts of COVID-19, Passport Canada allows people to renew their passport if it has been expired for more than 1 year. Passport...
Starting in the summer of 2018, when you apply for a visitor visa, study or work permit (except U.S. nationals), or permanent residence you will need to give your fingerprints and a photo. To facilitate repeat travel to Canada, applicants...