How much does a Canadian passport cost in 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, a 10-year adult passport in Canada costs $163.50, and a 5-year adult passport costs $122.50.

Am I eligible for a passport fee refund?

If your application was not processed within IRCC service standards, you are eligible for an automatic 25% or 50% refund of the service fee, depending on the length of the delay.

Do I need to fill out a form or contact IRCC to get my passport fee refund?

No. Refunds under the 30-day guarantee are issued automatically. Only contact IRCC if you qualified but have not received your refund by July 1 of the fiscal year after your application was completed.

Are urgent and express passport service fees refundable?

If IRCC misses the urgent timeline (end of next business day) or the express timeline (2 to 9 business days), you may be eligible for a full refund under the Financial Administration Act.

Which passport fees are never refunded?

Adult and child emergency travel documents, child certificates of identity, child refugee travel documents, and administrative fees such as certified true copies, file transfers, pickup fees, retention abroad, and the additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport are not eligible for refunds under the Service Fees Act.

Canadian Passport Fees & Refunds 2026: When You Get Your Money Back

Last Updated Date: September 25, 2026

Canadian passport fees changed on March 31, 2026 — the first increase since 2013 — and a brand-new refund guarantee took effect the next day. Starting April 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) promises that if it takes more than 30 business days to process your passport or travel document application, your fee is refunded in full — automatically, with no form to file and no request to submit.

2026 Passport Fee Amounts (Applications Received on or After March 31, 2026)

Under the Service Fees Act, passport and travel document fees are now adjusted annually for inflation. Current fees in Canadian dollars:

Service	Fee in Canada (CAN$)	Fee outside Canada (CAN$)
10-year adult passport (age 16+)	$163.50	$266.25
5-year adult passport (age 16+)	$122.50	$194.25
Child passport, 5-year (age 0–15)	$58.50	$102.50
Adult certificate of identity (age 16+)	$266.25	—
Adult refugee travel document (age 16+)	$122.50	—
Urgent pickup	$125.75	—
Weekend or statutory holiday service	$383.50	—
Temporary passport	$125.75	—
Interim passport	$150.75	—

Other administrative amounts include:

Additional administrative fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport — $45 (does not include the cost of the new passport)
Certified true copies (1–3 copies of one page) — $45
Retention of a valid passport while a replacement is processed — $45

The “30 Days or Free” Refund Guarantee

Effective April 1, 2026, IRCC refunds the full passport or travel document fee if processing takes longer than 30 business days. The refund is issued automatically — you do not need to request it.

Processing time starts when IRCC has your complete application: the form, photos, all supporting documents, and full fee payment.
Processing time ends when the passport or travel document is printed and verified.
The guarantee applies to applications processed on or after April 1, 2026.

How the 30 Business Days Are Counted

IRCC excludes the following from the 30-business-day window:

Mailing time
Additional review time for complex applications
Holds placed on an application while IRCC collects additional information from you

Applications Covered by the Refund Policy

5-year and 10-year adult passports applied for in Canada
Child passport applied for in Canada
5-year and 10-year adult passports applied for from abroad
Child passport applied for from abroad
Temporary passport
Adult refugee travel document
Adult certificate of identity

How Your Refund Is Paid

Applied in Canada or from the US (in person or by mail): refund issued as a cheque, mailed to the address on file.
Applied online to renew: refund to the credit card used; a cheque if the card refund fails.
Non-Canadian travel document by mail, paid online: credit card refund, or a cheque if it doesn’t work.
Applied outside Canada or the US: typically refunded to the credit card used; electronic funds transfer if you didn’t pay by credit card.

Contact IRCC about a missing refund only if your application wasn’t processed within the standard and you haven’t received your refund by July 1 of the fiscal year after your application was completed (Canada’s fiscal year runs April 1 to March 31).

Refundable vs Non-Refundable: The Complete Picture

Refundable	Non-refundable
Complete application took more than 30 business days (processed on or after April 1, 2026) — full fee refunded automatically, including the consular services fee	Processing completed before April 1, 2026 — only a partial refund under the old policy may be possible
Urgent pickup (end of next business day) or express pickup (2–9 business days) timeline not met — full refund may be available under the Financial Administration Act	Emergency travel documents (adult and child) — not eligible under the Service Fees Act
IRCC-caused delays — count toward your refund eligibility	Child certificate of identity and child refugee travel documents — not eligible
—	Administrative fees: observations, special stamps, certified true copies, file transfers, pickup fees, retention (abroad), and the $45 fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport — not eligible
—	Mailing time, complex-application review time, and holds while IRCC waits on you — excluded from the 30-business-day count

Urgent and Express Service Refunds

Urgent: end of the next business day
Express: 2 to 9 business days

If IRCC doesn’t meet these timelines, you may be eligible for a full refund under the Financial Administration Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to fill out a form or contact IRCC to get my refund?
A: No. Refunds under the 30-day guarantee are issued automatically. Only contact IRCC if you qualified but haven’t received your refund by July 1 of the fiscal year after your application was completed.

Q: Is the consular services fee refunded too?
A: Yes. Under the new policy, the consular services fee is refunded along with the application fee, and you remain eligible for consular assistance outside Canada.

Q: Does mailing time count toward the 30 business days?
A: No. Mailing time, additional review time for complex applications, and holds while IRCC collects information from you are all excluded.

Q: I applied before April 1, 2026. Am I covered?
A: No — the full-refund guarantee applies only where processing was completed on or after April 1, 2026. Applications closed earlier may be eligible for a partial refund under the old policy.

Q: What if I paid online but applied in person?
A: Refunds for applications made in Canada or from the US by mail or in person are issued as cheques to your mailing address on file.

Q: Are urgent and express service fees refundable?
A: If IRCC misses the urgent (end of next business day) or express (2–9 business days) timelines, you may be eligible for a full refund under the Financial Administration Act.

Information Sources

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