Renew an adult Canadian passport outside Canada and the US
How do I renew a Canadian passport from another country?
For an adult renewal outside Canada and the US, use PPTC 482 and the instructions for the Canadian office serving your country. The submission options vary by office.
Where to begin
- Check adult-renewal eligibility, then complete and sign PPTC 482.
- Prepare the required photos, references and previous-passport information. Include your current passport if it is still valid.
- Find the Canadian embassy or consulate instructions for your country. Confirm whether it accepts mail, in-person applications or appointments.
- Follow that office’s payment and submission instructions; keep your receipt.
Before you open the official service
- PPTC 482
- Previous passport information and any valid passport
- Two compliant photos and two eligible references
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
Child passports use a new application. For urgent travel, contact the Canadian office abroad. Confirm the office’s submission and payment options before visiting; these differ by location.
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
Official sources
canada.ca · Official websiteIRCC — Renew abroad: form and submissionPPTC 482 is the adult renewal form outside Canada and the US. Office-specific submission and payment instructions apply. Applications may be submitted by mail or in person, but each office decides which options it accepts. Some offices accept in-person applications only for urgent cases. Check the country office before visiting. Online payment is suggested; in-person payment depends on the office.Checked
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