Canadian Passport Forms: Which One Do You Need?

Adults renewing in Canada or the U.S. use form PPTC 054. Adults applying for a new passport in Canada use PPTC 153. Children under 16 applying in Canada use PPTC 155. Download a new form from canada.ca every time you apply.

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Main application forms

Your situation	Form
Adult renewal, in Canada or the U.S.	PPTC 054
Adult renewal, outside Canada and the U.S.	PPTC 482
New adult passport, in Canada	PPTC 153
New adult passport, from the U.S. with a guarantor who has a Canadian passport	PPTC 153
New adult passport, from the U.S. with an occupation-based guarantor	PPTC 140
New adult passport, outside Canada and the U.S.	PPTC 040
Child under 16, in Canada	PPTC 155
Child, from the U.S. with an occupation-based guarantor	PPTC 142
Child, outside Canada and the U.S.	PPTC 042

Online renewal has no paper form. You fill it in on the IRCC Portal.

Extra forms you may need

Form	Use it when
PPTC 203	Your passport was lost, stolen, damaged, found or cannot be reached
PPTC 643	An adult wants a gender identifier that does not match their documents
PPTC 644	The same, for a child under 16
PPTC 056	You run out of space for addresses or jobs
PPTC 057	You need more space for ID documents or references
PPTC 084	You pay by credit card from Canada or the U.S.
PPTC 662	An adult applies with help from an authorized third party
PPTC 463A, B or C	A child in foster care or being adopted

Tips for filling in the form

Fill it in on a computer with Adobe Reader 10 or later. Phones, tablets and web browsers may not show it properly.

Give your email address on the form. It lets you check your status online.

Always download a new copy. Old versions can have old fees, and may be returned.

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. 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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fill in the passport form by hand?

The government asks you to fill it in on a computer and print it. A clear, typed form avoids delays.

Where do I get the passport renewal form?

From the official passport forms page on canada.ca. Avoid copies from other websites, which may be out of date.

Sources

Find a passport or travel document form (canada.ca)
Renew in person: get the form (canada.ca)

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