Canadian Passport renewal how to send application

When the application has been filled out correctly what is now left is to send it it off and hopefully you will get a shiny new passport in the near future. Depending on the urgency of your Canadian passport renewal you will have two options to choose from;

• Mail or
• In person

By mail

The vast majority of applications use this method. it has 20 business days to process application. Below you will find the address you will need to post your completed Canadian passport renewal application form;

Passport Canada Program

Gatineau

QC K1A 0G3

Canada

By courier

For added security you may decide to you a courier service, if this applies to you then you will need to give them the physical address of the Passport Office which is below;

Passport Canada Program
22 de Varennes Street
Gatineau QC J8T 8R1
Canada

In person

At Post Office

Some Post Offices across Canada are receiving agents for passport applications., which means that the Post Office staff will review your application and supporting documentation and take payment for your application. The great thing about the Post Office processing your application is that it will highlight any incorrect data or incomplete documentation.

The Post Office fee is $20 and this includes the verification and mailing cost, you will obviously need to pay the relevant fee for passport application. For more information on the passport fees, timing and types of applications.

The processing time is 20 business days.

If you need your passport fast then you will need to submit your passport renewal application in person at a Passport Canada office.

Expedited Passport renewal fees

• Urgent pick-up: 24 hours C$110
• Express pick-up:  2 to 9 business days C$50
• Standard pick-up:  10 business days C$20

Remember to ensure your application has been filled in correctly before you send your Canadian Passport renewal.