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.

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All passport fees

Passport or service	Applying in Canada	Applying outside Canada
Adult passport, 10 years (age 16 and over)	$163.50	$266.25
Adult passport, 5 years (age 16 and over)	$122.50	$194.25
Child passport, 5 years (under 16)	$58.50	$102.50
Urgent pickup (end of the next business day), added to the passport fee	$125.75	-
Weekend or statutory holiday service (emergencies only)	$383.50	-
Temporary passport	-	$125.75

These fees apply to applications received on or after March 31, 2026. Express pickup (2 to 9 business days), replacing a lost or stolen passport that was still valid, and transferring your file to another office cost extra; the amounts are on the official fee list. Mailing the passport to you is free.

How to pay

For online renewal you pay in the IRCC Portal. In Canada, in-person and mailed applications are paid as the official fee page explains for your situation; you can't pay online for in-person services. Outside Canada, fees are paid to the Government of Canada office handling your application.

Is the 10-year passport worth it?

The 10-year passport costs $41 more than the 5-year one but lasts twice as long. Children under 16 can only get a 5-year passport.

Phone numbers

Passport Program (Canada and U.S.)

1-800-567-6868

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm local time (Newfoundland 9 am to 5:30 pm). Closed on statutory holidays.

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. 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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Did passport fees go up in 2026?

Yes. From March 31, 2026, the 10-year adult passport went from $160 to $163.50 and urgent pickup from $110 to $125.75. Mailed applications received from April 30, 2026 with old fees are returned.

Is the renewal fee different from a new passport?

No. Renewing and applying for a new adult passport cost the same.

Sources

Passport and travel document fee changes (canada.ca)
Passport fees (canada.ca)

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