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.
CTVnew.ca – Canadian government admits new passports susceptible to curling
Sissi De Flaviis CTVNews.ca Writer Aug. 28, 2023 Canadian government admits new passports susceptible to curling Stephane Lapensee and his daughter had been in the Netherlands for a few days when they noticed something unusual about their new Canadian passports: the covers had curled up and become deformed. “Looks like something coming out of a...
Emergency contact to IRCC
Canadians and their families who are in Israel, the West Bank or the Gaza Strip and need emergency consular assistance, should contact Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre: Telephone: +1 613-996-8885 (collect calls are accepted where available). Email: sos@international.gc.ca SMS: +1 613-686-3658 WhatsApp: +1 613-909-8881 Signal: +1 613-909-8087 Telegram at Canada Emergency...
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...
Adult General Application – Canada
Note to NEXUS cardholders – Make sure your personal information is up to date! Complete the application form To save time, complete the form on your computer. Sign each page of the application. Download the adult passport application (PPTC 153) Instructions and tips Read the instructions at the end of the form to make sure...
Add your child’s name to the Passport Canada warning system
Child safety: Add a child’s name to the passport system lookout If you’re worried someone might try to get a passport for your child without your consent, please contact the passport office immediately. They can add your child’s name to a special list for their safety. The list is called the passport system lookout. Once...
Passport office closure – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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 Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Due to the newly observed federal government holiday, all Passport...
Passport Canada offices location
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 in to avoid long wait times Search (Postal Code of city) your nearest Passport Canada...
Request a certified true copies of a passport or other travel document
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 record certified as a true and authentic copy of the original dated sealed by...
Processing Time – Submitted by mail
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...
Passport application fee outside Canada
(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) – $260 Child passport (0 to 15 years of age) – $100 *there is no...
Proof of travel for urgent passport request
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, if travelling by car a travel itinerary showing proof of payment proof of illness or...
Release of digital Canadian citizenship certificate
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 can download, save and print the e-certificate use it to access services and benefits the...
New Canadian passport
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 to showcase Canada’s natural beauty added images of Canada’s people, landscapes and wildlife that only...