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Canadian passport: renewal, fees and timings
Renewal eligibility, fees and timings for Canadian passports; confirm current official figures before you apply (check).
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Clear answers on who can renew a Canadian passport, how much it costs, how long it takes, and what fast‑track options exist. Updated for 2026.
Key facts
- Standard adult renewal fee
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- Standard child renewal fee (under 16)
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- Standard processing time
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- Urgent service fee
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- Eligibility
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Eligibility
You may renew if you are a Canadian citizen and your current passport is still valid or has been expired for less than one year (check).
The renewal form is for passports that were issued when you were 16 years or older; if you were under 16, you must apply for a new passport (check).
How to apply
Online renewal: confirm on the official Passport Canada site whether this option is open before applying (check).
By mail: download the PDF form (PPTC 054), fill it out, attach two new passport photos, a photocopy of your current passport, and a payment method (cheque or money order). Send to the nearest passport office (check).
In-person: you can submit the same documents at any passport office or Service Canada centre; this is required for urgent service (check).
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Fees timings
Standard adult (16+) passport (32-page): CAD 120 (check); child (under 16, 32-page): CAD 80 (check).
Standard processing: 10-20 business days after the application is received (check). Mail delivery adds 2-5 days depending on your location (check).
Urgent service (2-3 business days) costs an additional CAD 110 (check) and requires in-person submission at a passport office (check).
| Service | Fee (CAD) | Processing time | How to request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard adult | 120 | 10-20 business days | Online or mail |
| Standard child | 80 | 10-20 business days | Online or mail |
| Same-day emergency | 310 | Same day | Passport office with proof of emergency |
Fees are estimates; check official site for any updates.
Exceptions
A lost or stolen passport needs a replacement application, not a renewal; confirm the fee with official guidance (check).
For citizens living abroad, the same fees apply but you must submit the application to the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate (check).
If you need a passport for a child under 16, you must apply for a new passport (no renewal) and provide the child's birth certificate (check).
Watch out
- Embassy processing abroad can add extra time to the timeline (check).
Questions people ask
What is the short answer?
Renew online or by mail for CAD 120 (adult) or CAD 80 (child); expect 10-20 business days, or pay CAD 110 extra for a 2-3-day urgent service.
Who does it apply to?
Canadian citizens with a passport still valid or expired less than one year; children under 16 need a new passport, not a renewal.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
Standard adult renewal CAD 120, child CAD 80; processing 10-20 business days. Urgent service adds CAD 110 and reduces time to 2-3 days.
Can I renew from abroad?
Yes, submit the same documents to the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate; fees are the same but processing may add 1-2 weeks.
What if my passport was lost or stolen?
You must apply for a replacement, not a renewal, and the fee is CAD 150 for adults; the same processing times apply.
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check and were last checked Sep 2026
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Sources
- officialPassport Canada – Official site
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