RESOURCES
Renewing a Canadian passport from outside the country is straightforward once you know which stream applies to you. Start here for the essentials, then use the official Government of Canada links for forms, fees, and current processing times.
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FROM THE UNITED STATES
Canadians living in the United States follow a dedicated application stream. The official page covers adult renewals, first adult passports, and child passports, plus where to send your application and how to check its status.
Passports for Canadians in the US (canada.ca)OUTSIDE CANADA AND THE US
Adult passports can be renewed from abroad without a guarantor or new proof of citizenship. The service standard is 20 business days plus mailing time. Child passports cannot be renewed; children need a new application each time.
Renew a passport outside Canada and the US (canada.ca)All passport services for Canadians abroad (canada.ca)URGENT AND EMERGENCY
Contact the nearest Government of Canada office abroad; they decide whether you qualify for urgent service or an emergency travel document. Be ready to show proof of travel, such as tickets or an itinerary. Embassies and consulates are your first stop for emergency passport help anywhere in the world.
Urgent and express passport services (canada.ca)Find a Canadian embassy or consulate (travel.gc.ca)GOOD TO KNOW
Passport fees tend to increase over time, so check the current fee schedule before you submit. The Government of Canada also recommends not finalizing travel plans until your new passport is in hand. If you are applying from inside Canada, a separate process applies.
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