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

Recommend Read: 4 quick steps to speak to Passport Canada agent