Passport Services
Many travel agencies also have supplies of forms available. Applications must be duly completed and supported by acceptable documentary evidence of citizenship.
Applicants are reminded to have one of their photos and the application form endorsed by a guarantor. The list of eligible guarantors is included on the application form.
In most cases, Passport Canada offices can now process in-person applications within a delay of 2 weeks plus delivery delay. However, applicants should be aware that they may face long line-ups at our offices before they meet with a passport officer.
It may take up to 10 weeks to process applications sent by mail within Canada. Applications submitted through a receiving agent (Canada Post or Service Canada) may be processed in 13 weeks or less.
Complexity of routine verifications and security checks in certain cases may trigger longer delays.
To avoid further delays in getting your passport, make sure your application is complete. Please note that delays are set as objectives and may change based on the volume of applications being received. While not bound by these objectives, Passport Canada is continuing to seek ways to reduce service delays.