Passport Application
Permanent Residence & Citizenship
Passport Application
A Canadian passport is a travel document that Canadian citizens can apply for.
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Get the forms and instructions to apply
We’ll give you the right form and tell you how to apply based on when you need a passport.
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Get the forms and instructions to apply
We’ll give you the right form and tell you how to apply based on when you need a passport.
1. Urgent
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(Service standard: end of next business day)
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Go to a passport office with urgent pick-up service
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Walk-in only, no appointments
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You must provide proof that you need the passport
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Extra fees apply
2. Express
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(Service standard: 2 to 9 business days)
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Go to a passport office with express pick-up service
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By appointment or walk-in
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You must provide proof that you need the passport
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Extra fees apply
3. Standard
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(Service standard: 10 to 20 business days, plus mail time)
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Go to a
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Service Canada Centre (20 business days)
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passport office (10 business days)
By appointment or walk-in
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You can also apply by mail (20 business days)
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Service standards don’t include mail time. Mail time is usually 5 business days but can vary across the country.