Canadian Passport Renewal time
- Processing times for passport applications submitted in Canada
- 10 business days – in person at a passport office:
- 20 business days – in person at a Service Canada receiving agent: 20 business days
- 20 business days – by mail ( This doesn’t include mailing time.)
Passport processing time for fast track and urgent passport renewals :
Fast track and urgent applications submitted at a passport office
Urgent and fast track applications must be done in person. Remember Fast track & urgent applications are not available at all locations, so make sure you check before going. Check the service location map to find out which passport offices offer the service you need.
Urgent pick-up: by the end of the next business day
Express pick-up: 2 to 9 business days
Remember it is recommended that you don’t finalise any travel plans until you get the passport issued to you.
International processing time
The processing time for applications outside Canada is 20 business days. This doesn’t include mailing time. (Important note all Canadian passports are printed in Canada.)
If you need a passport urgently or in certain circumstances (such as illness or death), contact the nearest Passport Office. Additional fees apply.