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Rushmytravelvisa.comYou can apply for a new adult passport if ANY of the following conditions apply to you:
You can apply for a new adult passport if ANY of the following conditions apply to you:
Applying for a child passport involves different requirements compared to an adult passport.
Replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport in Canada involved specific steps.
Before you apply, you’ll need to determine whether you qualify for a passport
renewal or if you'll need to apply for a new passport.
You can apply for a passport renewal if your passport is an adult passport, was issued within the last 15 years, and you HAVE the following information:
To apply you will need to submit all supporting documents required for a passport renewal by the Government of Canada.Child passports are not eligible for renewal.
If you DON’T HAVE the above information you are eligible for a new passport.
Documents to prepare
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Documents to prepare
Save, print and create copies of your documents for processing.
Documents to prepare
Save, print and create copies of your documents for processing.
These online passport forms are available as a courtesy by RushMyPassport.CA.
You must print these forms single-sided on plain, 8.5" x 11" white paper using either a laser or inkjet printer in black ink.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view application forms. (Free Download)
The PPTC 153 - Adult General Passport Application Form is required for all new Canadian adult passports. Your passport application must be completed online. Fillable/savable PDF forms have been tested for compatibility with Adobe Acrobat and are not supported.
Our online wizard will generate the appropriate form based on the information you provide.
The PPTC 054 - Passport Renewal Application Form is required for renewing your Canadian passport. Your renewal application must be completed online. Fillable/savable PDF forms have been tested for compatibility with Adobe Acrobat and are not supported.
Our online wizard will generate the appropriate form based on the information you provide.
The PPTC 155 - Child General Passport Application Form is required for all new Canadian child passports. Your child’s passport application must be completed online. Fillable/savable PDF forms have been tested for compatibility with Adobe Acrobat and are not supported.
Our online wizard will generate the appropriate form based on the information you provide.
The PPTC 203 - Declaration Concerning a Lost, Stolen, Inaccessible, Damaged, or Found Canadian Travel Document is required when reporting a lost, stolen, inaccessible, or damaged Canadian passport. This declaration must be submitted alongside your passport application for a new passport or a passport renewal, depending on eligibility requirements. The form must be completed online. Fillable/savable PDF forms have been tested for compatibility with Adobe Acrobat and are not supported.
Our online wizard will generate the appropriate form based on the information you provide.
If you’re applying for a new passport rather than renewing one, you must submit at least 1 valid document to support your identity:
If your passport is still valid, you must include it with your application. In some cases, you
can use your Canadian passport as your identification document (ID).
If your passport has a valid visa in it:
To support your identity, your ID must
You can use any of the following types of ID alone or in combination to meet the above requirements:
You cannot use your social insurance number (SIN) card as ID.
If your ID isn’t in English or French, you must provide an official translation of it.
Proof of Canadian Citizenship for New Adult Passport Applications
When applying for a new adult passport, you must provide original proof of Canadian citizenship. Photocopies, even if signed, are not accepted by the Passport Program.
The original proof of citizenship document will be returned to you after verification. If you apply in person, the document may be verified and returned immediately. Proof of citizenship is not required for passport renewals.
If You Were Born in Canada
Submit one of the following:
Important Notes on Laminated Documents
Laminated proof of citizenship documents may not be accepted unless laminated by the issuing
provincial, territorial, or federal government agency. Documents stating “void if laminated” or
those not originally laminated are unacceptable because lamination can obscure the document’s
original security features necessary for validation.
Obtaining New Proof of Canadian Citizenship
A citizenship certificate is an official document that verifies your Canadian citizenship. It is not a travel document. A Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document available to Canadians for the purpose of international travel.
The e-certificate is the digital format of the citizenship certificate and serves as valid proof of Canadian citizenship. It includes a certificate number that starts with an “X,” which is the only difference from a paper certificate where the number starts with a “K.” The e-certificate also contains your unique client identifier (UCI), your family name and given name(s), your date of birth, your gender (male, female, or another gender), and the effective date of citizenship.
A paper certificate is an 8½ x 11-inch document that serves as valid proof of Canadian citizenship. It includes the same information as an e-certificate: the certificate number that starts with a “K,” which is the only difference from an electronic certificate where the number starts with an “X.” The paper certificate also contains your unique client identifier (UCI), your family name and given name(s), your date of birth, your gender (male, female, or another gender), and the effective date of citizenship.
Issued citizenship cards and the commemorative certificates that accompanied them ceased in February 2012. However, if you have a citizenship card, it is still valid proof of Canadian citizenship.
The date on your citizenship card is not the date you became a Canadian citizen; it is the date the card was produced. To update or replace your citizenship card, you will need to apply for a citizenship certificate.
Other acceptable proofs of Canadian citizenship include:
Provide on the back of one of the photos:
Both of these examples show well composed photos
If you need your passport within 1-9 business days, your travel should be planned no sooner than 25 days from the date of submission. You must provide proof of the necessity for the passport. Acceptable forms of proof include:
Please note, if we are unable to deliver the passport to you or your child in time, we are not liable for any losses incurred. We recommend not finalizing any travel plans until you have received your passport.
Canadian citizens are suggested to plan travel no fewer than 25 business days after submitting documents for processing.
For travelers who cannot obtain a travel itinerary, the Canada Passport Agency will accept a company letter to be used in the place of airline tickets or a travel itinerary.
Please type this information onto your company letterhead and make sure your departure date in the letter is within 14 days.
This letter must be signed by a company representative. The signature must be original - no copies, scans or faxes can be used. You cannot sign your own letter.
You may copy and paste the letter below:
________________(Date)
RE: Canada Passport Agency Company Letter of Expedite
Dear Passport Representatives,
_________________ (full name as printed in passport) is one of our employees who is engaged
as
_________ (title) in the division of ________________ (company name).
Mr./Mrs. _______________ has an urgent, immediate international departure traveling to _________________ (country name) for the purpose of_______________________________.
He/she will be departing the USA on ___________(departure date).
Mr./Mrs. will be traveling on ___________(name of airline) and will be staying in ____________(country name) for a period of ____________(duration). We appreciate your immediate assistance in the issuance of a passport. Please expedite the passport at your earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
_________________________________
(Print Name and Title)
The Canadian government accepts specific payment methods for passport applications. Please ensure that your payment follows these guidelines to avoid delays or suspensions of your application:
You can pay using:
Fill out the payment section on your application form with:
Important Notes
A passport is an officially recognized government document that certifies one's identity and citizenship, permitting a citizen to travel abroad and to re-enter Canada.
Regular processing through the Passport Program takes an average of 10 to 20 business days, plus mail time. You can apply in person at a passport office or Service Canada Centre by appointment or walk-in, or by mail. Express service through the passport office takes 2–9 business days, plus extra fees. You can apply in person at a passport office with express pick-up service by appointment or walk-in. Urgent service is available by the end of the next business day, plus extra fees. You can apply in person at a passport office with urgent pick-up service.
Most major cruise lines strongly recommend that all guests travel with a passport. Passports make it possible for you to fly back to Canada from a foreign port should there be an emergency. A passport also allows you to fly from Canada to and between foreign ports, should you miss your scheduled port of embarkation.
No. If you want to change your name, date of birth, place of birth or gender identifier on the new passport, you must apply for a new adult passport.
The 1-9 business day service requires that Canadian citizens go to a Service Canada Center in person, prior to mailing documents. The 10-20 business day service does not have any requirement for being seen in person. Documents can be mailed using the label provided with the 10-20 business day service.
Unfortunately, if you have submitted an application directly to the Passport Program, we are unable to assist you. You must call the Passport Program at (800)567-6868.
Your no-fee military (brown) passport can only be used when traveling overseas in discharge of your official duties. For personal travel, you must use a regular-fee tourist (blue) passport.
We guarantee that we will submit your application for processing. However, there are circumstances beyond our control that can delay or suspend your application. In addition to weather, examples include owing child support or back taxes, travel restrictions due to a felony, or lacking the necessary documentation.
If your Canadian passport was issued when you were 16 years old or older, your passport is valid for either 5 or 10 years. If your Canadian passport was issued when you were 15 years old or younger, your passport is valid for 5 years
Yes, you can apply for a new Canadian passport by mail. Ensure that you complete the application form and include all necessary documents, such as your proof of Canadian citizenship, photos that meet the requirements, and the appropriate fees. Mail your completed application to the address provided on the form, using a certified courier or traceable mail service.
Government of Canada
Passport Program
22 De Varennes Street
Gatineau, Quebec J8T 8R1
The 1-9 business day service requires that Canadian citizens go to a Service Canada Center in person, prior to mailing documents. The 10-20 business day service does not have any requirement for being seen in person. Documents can be mailed using the label provided with the 10-20 business day service.
There are a couple of ways you can get a certified copy of your birth certificate in
Canada:
You can order your birth certificate online through your provincial or territorial
Vital Statistics office.
Call or visit the Vital Statistics office in the province or territory where you were born. You can usually present an ID to get a certified copy or they can mail a copy to you
Passport applications may be denied or rejected for several reasons. The most common reason is that the application is missing the necessary documents, such as an original birth certificate, proper photographs, or the correct fee.
Additionally, passports may be denied for the following reasons: outstanding child support, unpaid federal taxes, an outstanding felony/criminal warrant, or a prior felony conviction that prohibits international travel. Please be advised that the Canadian government has the right to request additional documents at its discretion.
If you claim Canadian citizenship through the naturalization of your parent(s), submit the Certificate(s) of Naturalization of your parent(s), your foreign birth certificate, and proof of your admission to Canada for permanent residence.
Yes, you can! You must submit your original naturalization certificate with your application. Your documents will be returned by the agency with your new passport. Supporting documents may be mailed separately from your passport.
Yes, you have five years from the expiration date to renew your passport, as long as it was a five or 10-year passport. (This does not include temporary, military or child passports).
The expiration date is located on the data page where your full name and photo are also displayed. Look for the second to last piece of information next to your picture. The title should be “Date of expiration/Date d’expiration/Fecha de caducidad.” Under that phrase, you will see a date in the format of day/month/year. This is the expiration date of your passport.
Child passports (issued when the child was under 16) are only valid for 5 years. They
cannot be renewed in the same way as an adult passport. You must apply for a new
child passport until the age of 16.
If the minor is over the age of 16, you must
apply for an adult passport. Ensure you provide all necessary documents, including
proof of citizenship, proof of identity and the required fees.
It is recommended that Canadian citizens renew their passports approximately nine months before the expiration date, as many countries require at least six months of validity remaining on your passport.
The 1-9 business day service requires that Canadian citizens go to a Service Canada Center in person, prior to mailing documents. The 10-20 business day service does not have any requirement for being seen in person. Documents can be mailed using the label provided with the 10-20 business day service.
No, new passport photos must be taken each time a passport is issued. Photos must be no older than six months, and the Canadian government is very strict on this policy. Photos must reflect your current physical appearance and as this may change over time, passport photos must be updated each time you apply.
No, you must have your valid passport in your possession.
No, you cannot use a photocopy of your passport for international travel. You must have a valid passport book in your possession when you travel.
Lost and stolen passports are able to be renewed if Canadian citizens have the issue, expiration date and passport number. You will need to report it lost and include a declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document.
If the issue, expiration date and passport number is not available, a new passport must be applied for.
Passports reported lost or stolen are immediately invalidated and can no longer be used for travel.
If you are a Canadian citizen and have not received your passport after it has been issued and mailed, you can check the status of your application online, by phone, or in person:
If your passport or travel document is lost or stolen, Canadian government offices abroad can issue you an emergency travel document or a temporary passport if you are in urgent, proven need and are stranded in a foreign country.
Yes, you can replace it. Apply for a child passport and you will include a declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document.
You will follow the instructions for a new passport and will also be required to submit an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree which proves your legal name change. You will also need to include a declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document.
You can renew your expired, damaged, lost, or stolen passport if: - it was issued within 15 years of the date you apply, and - you meet all the other requirements. For more information on how to replace your lost, stolen, or damaged passport click here.
Any Canadian citizen, no matter what age, traveling outside Canada by air requires a passport. This includes infants and newborns. Rushmypassport.ca can assist if you need to get a new child passport or if you need to update a child’s passport.
The 1-9 business day service requires that Canadian citizens go to a Service Canada Center in person, prior to mailing documents. The 10-20 business day service does not have any requirement for being seen in person. Documents can be mailed using the label provided with the 10-20 business day service.
Yes, if your child is too young to sign the passport application, all parents or legal guardians must sign the application on their behalf. When submitting the application by mail or visiting a Service Canada Centre, the parent(s) will need to sign the document along with a guarantor.
Acceptable passport photos for babies must be done in the size of 50 mm wide by 70 mm high (2 inches wide by 2 3⁄4 inches high) and taken within the last 6 months. Your baby must be facing forward, looking at the camera and set against a white or off-white background. If your child is too young to sit up, the photo can be taken with your baby lying on a white blanket. Please try to get a photo with your baby's eyes open, and ensure your baby is not screaming or crying. hats and head coverings worn daily for religious beliefs or medical reasons are allowed just make sure your child’s full face is clearly visible. No hats, headgear, baby bonnets or pacifiers are allowed. The baby must be the only thing in the picture. Nothing used to support the baby can appear in the picture. That includes you, your hands or arms, or your baby’s car seat.
To apply for a child passport, you must be one of the following: one of the child’s parents (if you’re not separated or divorced), the parent who has custody or decision-making responsibilities for the child (if you are separated or divorced) or the child’s legal guardian. You must include all legal documents proving your legal guardianship of the child. All parents or legal guardians should sign the application form.
When applying for a Canadian passport, if parents have joint custody or joint decision-making responsibilities, either parent can apply for the passport, however all parents or legal guardians must sign the application on their behalf. If you don’t know where the other parents or legal guardians are, you may contact the Government of Canada for assistance.
If your child was issued an amended birth certificate listing you as the parents, you can submit that to prove your parenthood. If you do not have an amended birth certificate, you must submit the adoption paperwork and submit identification that you are the adopter on the adoption papers.
You will need to submit the parent's death certificate or proof that the other parent has been declared legally incompetent. If both parents are deceased or disabled you must also submit a court order awarding custody of the child to you or specifically permitting you to take the child out of the country or an adoption decree with your name on it.
Child Passports [child was under 16 when issued a passport] are only valid for 5 years. They cannot be renewed the same way as an adult passport. You must apply for a New Child Passport until the age of 16. It will be the same process as you followed when you got their previous passport.
Canadians who have a child born outside of Canada do not need to register the birth
in Canada.
Not all children born outside of Canada to Canadian citizens are entitled to
Canadian citizenship. Apply for a certificate of Canadian citizenship to confirm
whether your child is a Canadian citizen. If you are outside of Canada, you can also
contact the nearest Canadian government office about applying for a certificate of
Canadian citizenship. A certificate of Canadian citizenship is not a travel
document, but it can be used to apply for a Canadian passport.
A guarantor is a person who can confirm your identity and the accuracy of the information provided in your Canadian passport application.
The guarantor must meet specific eligibility criteria, such as holding a valid Canadian passport themselves, being at least 18 years old, and knowing you personally for at least two years.
They play a crucial role in the application process by verifying your identity, signing your application, and endorsing the back of one of your passport photos.
The photos should be printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper.
The photos can be either in color or in black and white.
The photos must have been taken within the last 6 months.
The photos must be 50 mm wide by 70 mm high (2 inches wide by 2¾ inches high).
The photo should show a clear, front view, full face of the traveler. The traveler should be in normal street attire, without hat or glasses, against a plain white or off-white background. The traveler should have a natural expression, mouth closed, and eyes open looking directly ahead. Photos in which the face of the person being photographed is not in focus will not be accepted.
The height of your face must measure between 31 mm (1¼ inches) and 36 mm (1⁷⁄₁₆ inches) from your chin to the crown of your head (natural top of head).
Unless worn daily for religious reasons, all hats or headgear should be removed for the photo. A signed statement from the applicant must be submitted with the application verifying the item is worn daily for religious reasons. In all cases, no item or attire should cover or otherwise obscure any part of the face.
Yes. When you have your passport professionally taken, you can wear your eyewear. In the photo your eyes must be clearly visible and there must be no glare in lenses. Failure to comply will cause your order to be suspended.
No, sunglasses or tinted glasses cannot be worn when taking your passport photo for a Canadian passport. Your eyes must be clearly visible in the photo, and wearing sunglasses or tinted glasses can obstruct this requirement. Regular prescription glasses are allowed as long as there is no glare and your eyes are clearly visible.
No, a parent or guardian cannot appear in the passport photo of a minor or child. The photo must only show the minor or child, with no other individuals visible in the frame.
No, photos copied from recent driver licenses or other official documents are not acceptable for a Canadian passport. The passport photo must be a new, original photo that meets all the specific requirements set by the Canadian government.
No, snapshots, magazine photos, or photos from a vending machine are not acceptable for a Canadian passport. The photo must be a professionally taken passport photo that meets all the specific requirements set by the Canadian government.
