Canadian Passports: Renew, Apply, Fees and Processing Times

Free tool Passport Renewal Checker: Can I Renew, and How? Answer a few questions to find out if you can renew your Canadian passport or need a new one, whether online renewal is open to you, what to bring and what it costs. How to Renew a Canadian Passport: Online, by Mail or in Person You can renew an adult passport issued in the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, if your name, date of birth, place of birth and gender identifier are unchanged. Renew online or by mail in about 20 business days, or in person for faster service. A 10-year passport costs $163.50 in Canada. Renew Your Passport Online in Canada: Who Can and How Online passport renewal is open to adults in Canada whose current passport expires within 6 months or has already expired, was issued in the last 15 years when they were 16 or older, and is undamaged. You need an IRCC Portal account and a digital photo from a commercial photographer. It takes up to 20 business days plus mailing. Canadian Passport Fees 2026: Adult, Child and Urgent Service A 10-year adult passport costs $163.50 and a 5-year adult passport $122.50 when you apply in Canada. A child passport (5 years) costs $58.50. Urgent pickup by the end of the next business day adds $125.75. These fees took effect on March 31, 2026. Passport Processing Times in Canada: How Long It Takes Passport applications by mail or online take up to 20 business days plus mailing time. In person, standard service takes 10 or 20 business days. If you have proof of travel, passport offices offer express pickup in 2 to 9 business days or urgent pickup by the end of the next business day. Urgent and Express Passport Service: Get It in 1 to 9 Days If you travel soon, go in person to a passport office with proof of travel. Urgent pickup gets you a passport by the end of the next business day for an extra $125.75. Express pickup takes 2 to 9 business days. Regular Service Canada Centres don't offer urgent service. Apply for Your First Adult Passport in Canada For a first adult passport (or if you can't renew), you need proof of Canadian citizenship, an identity document, two identical photos, a guarantor and two references. A 10-year passport costs $163.50. Apply in person or by mail; standard processing is 10 to 20 business days. Child Passport in Canada: How to Apply for Under 16 Children under 16 get a 5-year passport that costs $58.50 in Canada. Child passports can't be renewed, so you apply for a new one each time. A parent or legal guardian applies with the child's proof of citizenship, two photos and a guarantor. Canadian Passport Photo Requirements: Size and Rules Canadian passport photos are 50 mm wide by 70 mm high, with the face 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown. You need two identical photos taken in the last 6 months, on a plain white or light background, with a neutral expression. Online renewal needs a digital photo from a commercial photographer. Passport References and Guarantor: Who Can Sign Every passport application needs two references: adults who have known you for at least 2 years and are not family. New passports also need a guarantor: a Canadian citizen, 18 or older, who has known you for 2 years and holds a 5- or 10-year Canadian passport that is valid or expired less than a year ago. Renewals don't need a guarantor. Lost or Stolen Canadian Passport: What to Do Report a lost or stolen Canadian passport right away by calling the Passport Program at 1-800-567-6868 (outside Canada, contact the nearest Government of Canada office). The passport is cancelled once reported. To replace it, apply for a new passport; renewing is not possible. Passport Canada Phone Number: Contact the Passport Program The Passport Program phone number is 1-800-567-6868 (toll-free in Canada and the U.S.), Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm local time. TTY: 1-866-255-7655. From outside Canada and the U.S., contact the nearest Government of Canada office. Renew a Canadian Passport From Outside Canada or the U.S. Online renewal is only for people in Canada. From the U.S., renew by mail using the U.S. instructions. From other countries, renew through the official abroad page or a Government of Canada office. A 10-year passport costs $266.25 outside Canada.