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It was created to provide general passport information only.
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 your passport. Passport Canada is not liable for any losses as a result of the passport not being issued to you or your child in time
Regular Service
Applied by mail or at a local Service Canada Centre (aka Passport receiving office)
Currently, it takes between 20-25 business days processing time, plus Canada Post mailing delivery time (up to 5 business days), to receive your passport from Passport Canada.
Applied at Passport Canada office (aka Service Canada Centre – Passport Services)
Currently, it takes between 10-15 business days processing time, plus Canada Post mailing delivery time (up to 5 business days), to receive your passport from Passport Canada.
Standard pick-up time
10 business days
Express Pick-up
Applied at Passport Canada office (aka Service Canada Centre – Passport Services)
2 to 9 business days
Urgent Pick-up
Applied at Passport Canada office (aka Service Canada Centre – Passport Services)
By the end of the next business day
You can now check the walk-in wait times at Passport Canada offices only
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Helen Sekyrka
December 6, 2024 10:49 amI had mailed in my passport for renewal 10 months ago
and never heard back. No phone call and no letter.
I am trying to track it down.
Hope to hear from someone soon, thank you
Passport Expert
December 9, 2024 8:49 pmHello Helen,
Please be advised that this blogsite provides general information on passport service. You may need to contact Passport Canada office directly, please visit our page https://servicecanadapassport.ca/how-to-check-the-status-of-your-passport-application/ for instruction.
Jason
ServiceCanadaPassport.ca Team