Adult Applicants – Applying Within Canada Only
To apply for a Canadian passport, the process varies based on your urgency:
Urgent Need (Within 2 Business Days)
- Visit a Canadian Passport Office offering urgent pick-up service.
- Ensure completion of the Adult General Passport Application forms, gather supporting documents, and have proof of need ready.
- Submit the application and pay the required fees.
Moderate Need (3 to 45 Business Days)
- Visit a Canadian Passport Office.
- Complete the Adult General Passport Application form, gather necessary documents, and provide proof of need.
- Submit the application and pay fees.
Standard Processing (46 Business Days or More)
- Visit a Service Canada Centre or apply by mail.
- Complete the Adult General Passport Application form, gather documents, and submit the application with fees.
Applying for Child Passport
- Canadian child passports are valid for 5 years and cannot be extended. When a child’s passport expires, a new application must be submitted each time until the child turns 16, at which point they can apply for an adult passport.
Who can apply for a Canadian Child Passport
- A parent, provided they are not separated or divorced.
- The sole parent with custody, in cases of separation or divorce, supported by appropriate documentation such as a divorce judgment.
- The child’s legal guardian, with proper legal documentation demonstrating guardianship.
- All parents and guardians must sign the passport application form.
- In cases where one parent is un locatable, contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for guidance.
Passport Refusal Reasons
- Reasons for passport refusal include providing false information on the application, failure to submit a duly-completed application,
- facing charges for an indictable offense,
- current incarceration,
- debts owed to the Crown related to repatriation or consular financial assistance,
- having a revoked passport, and failure to meet child support obligations.
FAQs
Who can serve as a guarantor?
A guarantor must be a Canadian citizen over 18 years’ old who has known the applicant for at least two years and meets specific passport validity criteria.
How many references are needed, and who can serve as references?
Two references are required, and they must be individuals over 18 who have known the applicant for at least two years.
What documents are required from the guarantor?
The guarantor must provide information from their passport and meet specific passport validity criteria.
How can I demonstrate the urgency of needing the passport?
Provide proof, such as travel tickets, itineraries, or a written statement explaining the urgency.
What is the process for submitting the application and paying the fees?
Visit the local passport office, submit the application, and pay the required fees.
How can the passport be picked up once ready?
The passport can be picked up on the indicated date provided by the office.
Is it possible for someone else to pick up the passport on behalf of the applicant?
Yes, if they have valid identification and written confirmation from the applicant.
What options are available if I need a child passport within 3 to 45 business days?
Book an appointment or use the walk-in service at a passport office or Service Canada Centre.
What is the process for submitting the application and paying the fees?
Attend the appointment or walk-in service, submit the application, and pay the fees.
How are the passport and original documents received after application?
They are mailed to the applicant, or if a pickup service was paid for, they can be collected on the designated date.
Can someone else pick up the passport if necessary?
Yes, with valid identification and written confirmation from the applicant
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