Passport Application & Renewal
A Canadian passport is a travel document that Canadian citizens can apply for.
If you already have an adult passport, you may be able to renew your adult passport.
You can submit your application at a Service Canada Centre or a passport office, depending on when you need your passport.
Understanding Passport Applications & Renewals
Passport Application Eligibility
To apply for an adult passport, you must be
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A Canadian citizen and
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16 years of age or older
If under 16 years of age, you need to apply for a child’s passport, which is valid for a maximum of 5 years.
Passport Renewal Eligibility
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Passport is an adult passport
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You were 16 or older on the date you applied.
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Children under 16 cannot renew their passports.
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Passport was issued within 15 years of the date the renewal was applied for
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Passport was valid for 5 or 10 years
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Passport has the same name, date of birth and place of birth as you want on the renewed passport
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Passport has the same gender identifier as you want on your new passport
To speak with a Canadian immigration lawyer about a Passport Application book your consultation today.
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