Canadian passports
Flying in a few days or at the airport without a Canadian passport?
You can apply for a special authorization that, if approved, will allow you to board your flight with your valid non-Canadian passport.
See Dual Canadian citizens need a Canadian passport.
For future travel, make sure to travel with a Canadian passport. Apply soon. It can take time to get a Canadian passport.
Renew your passport
How to apply, application forms, passport photos, processing times and how to pick up your passport
Apply for a new adult passport
How to apply, application forms, passport photos, processing times and how to pick up your passport
Apply for a passport for your child
Who can apply for a child's passport and what documents to include with the application
Check processing times
How long it takes to process passport applications and travel documents, and information about urgent, express, weekend and statutory holiday service in Canada
Get a passport photo
Photo size, what you can and can’t wear in passport photos and who can take a passport photo
Find a service location
Find a passport office, Service Canada or Canada Post receiving agent for in-person service
Passport security
What to do if your passport is lost or stolen, how to protect yourself from identity theft, and information for Canadian law enforcement
Travel advice and passport validity
Check travel advisories and how long your passport needs to be valid for the country you are visiting
Find a form
Get the application forms you need to apply for a new passport or travel document for adults or children, to renew a passport, and more
Travel documents for non-Canadians
What you need to apply, how to apply, processing times and how to pick up your travel document
Official Travel - special and diplomatic passports
Special and diplomatic passports and visa services for those travelling on official government business
Contact the Passport Program
Submit general inquiries, feedback, compliments and complaints, and request the status of your application
What we are doing
Canada's passport program issues secure travel documents to Canadians. This helps make travelling easier and contributes to international and domestic security.
Policies, acts and regulations
Publications
Forms
About your passport
Find out about Canadian passports and the advantages of an ePassport.
Dual Canadian citizens: Fly to Canada with a valid CDN passport
Starting November 10, 2016, you will need a valid Canadian passport to board a flight to Canada.
Questions about passports?
Find quick and direct answers to your questions about Canadian passports, completing an application, and other travel information.