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It was created to provide general passport information only.

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 – Canadian Passport mailed from United States or other countries

Applied by mail 

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.

Urgent request

If you need to request a passport urgently outside of Canada, please contact the nearest Canadian embassy / consulate office or Government of Canada office abroad. Additional fees apply.