A Canadian passport is a travel document that Canadian citizens can apply for. If you already hold an adult passport, you may be able to renew it. Renewing is simpler than applying for a new passport, because you do not need a guarantor, proof of Canadian citizenship or supporting identification.
Passport services fall under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) through the Canadian passport program. This is a federal program that applies across the country.
Who can renew
The official page states that if you already have an adult passport, you may be able to renew it.
The official page also states one restriction: you cannot renew a child passport. A child passport must be applied for as a new passport each time it expires.
Why renewal is simpler than a new application
The official page gives the reason: renewal does not require the following three items:
- A guarantor
- Proof of Canadian citizenship
- Supporting identification
Where to apply: confirm where you are now
The official page divides the process by where the applicant currently is, and lists:
- In Canada
- In the US
- Outside Canada and the US
The official page does not rank these three options or put them in any priority order. Readers should check the one matching their actual location.
Online renewal
The official page states that online passport renewal is now available.
The official page explains that you may be able to renew your passport online if you need it in 20 business days or more.
Fees
The official page notes that as of March 31, 2026, most fees for passports and travel document services have increased. The official page suggests checking how these changes may affect your application.
Specific fee amounts were not displayed in the retrieved content; the page only points to a fee list. This article does not list specific figures. Please refer to the official page at the time of application.
Processing times and mail delays
The official page states that passport applications are being processed as usual.
The official page also states that you may experience some delays receiving your passport by mail following recent Canada Post labour disruptions. The official page provides information on how passports are being delivered during the labour disruption.
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