The Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and ensuring that the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools are never forgotten. The federal government recently passed legislation in 2021 to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National...
Walk-in services are available at local Passport Canada or Service Canada offices, depending on the capacity of the location. Before you go, it is strongly recommended that you: book an in-person appointment through Service Canada online form, rather than walking...
Some organizations may ask you for a certified true copy of your Canadian passport or other travel document. A certified true copy is a reproduction of part of your travel document that’s been validated by an officer against the electronic...
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...
(All fees are in Canadian dollar) 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) – $190 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over)...
You must provide proof of travel for urgent service. You may also need to provide it for express service, depending on your situation. Proof of travel can be one of the following: an airline, bus or train ticket a written declaration,...
The Government of Canada will start implementing the digital version of the Canadian Citizenship Certificate starting June 27, 2022. The e-certificate is a valid proof of Canadian citizenship. If you have participated in the pilot project and have received an e-certificate, you...
The Canadian government has taken the step to redesign the Canadian passport from cover to cover and added many new security features to help keep your identity safe. The new passport will have: redesigned the cover updated the visa pages...
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...
Complaint resolution process The Passport Program takes all complaints very seriously and ensures that they are processed efficiently and professionally. The Passport Program’s complaint resolution process consists of a two-level approach: Level 1—You may submit a complaint by using the...