Renew a Canadian adult passport
How do I renew an adult Canadian passport?
Check the official renewal guide before starting another passport application. Whether renewal is available depends on your existing passport and circumstances. The guide separates eligibility, required materials and submission choices, including an online option for eligible applicants. Choose the instructions for where you are applying and when you need the document.
Where to begin
- Use the official renewal eligibility check.
- Review the required materials and the route for your location and travel timing.
- Submit through the official route and retain its confirmation.
Before you open the official service
For an adult renewal from Canada, first check the requirements for your chosen route. Paper and online renewals use different photo formats.
- Paper route: completed renewal form, two identical unaltered photos taken within six months, and any Canadian passport you hold that is still valid.
- Have your most recent passport’s number, issue date and expiry date available.
- Provide two consenting references aged 18 or older who have known you for at least two years and meet the family-exclusion rules. A guarantor is not needed.
- Online renewal needs a recent digital photo taken in person by a commercial photographer, not a scan. Review all online criteria; your existing passport is cancelled when you apply.
canada.ca · Official websiteIRCC — Adult simplified renewal application and checklistThe paper form specifies photos, previous-passport information and submission checklist.Checked
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
This record covers the adult renewal route, not child passports or a guaranteed travel deadline. Check live fees and service availability with the passport program.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Forms and checklists
Practical questions
What does this route cost?
For adults aged 16 or older living and applying in Canada, the regular passport fees checked on 1 November 2026 are:
- Five-year passport: CAD 122.50.
- Ten-year passport: CAD 163.50.
- Pickup, urgent service or replacing a valid lost passport can add fees. Overseas fees differ; confirm the total for your route before paying.
How long can this route take?
In-Canada passport service standards apply after a complete application, documents and payment are received. Mailing time is additional; actual processing can take longer.
- Designated 10-day passport locations: 10 business days; regular Service Canada, mail or online: 20.
- Express: usually 2–9 business days, but some offices start at 3 or 4. Urgent: next business day, if accepted.
- Urgent/express requests need proof of need and a participating office; additional fees may apply. If already submitted, contact the program.
- Do not finalize travel before receiving the passport.
Official sources
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