Official Travel
This section contains information for representatives of the Government of Canada, and people travelling on Government of Canada related business.
In support of Government of Canada operations, Passport Program Official Travel issues and safeguards special and diplomatic passports, and provides a visa service for those travelling on official government business.
Services and information
Apply for a special or diplomatic passport – adults
Forms, required documents, how to submit your application, and paying your fees
Apply for a special or diplomatic passport – children
Forms, required documents, how to submit your application, and paying your fees
Apply for a regular passport and a special or diplomatic passport
Forms, required documents, how to submit your application, and paying your fees
Apply for a special or diplomatic passport if you have a regular passport
Forms, required documents, how to submit your application, and paying your fees
Renew your special or diplomatic passport
Forms, required documents, how to submit your application, and paying your fees
Find a form
Forms for special and diplomatic passports and forms for the Department of National Defence (DND) clients
Apply for a visa
Visa requirements and how to apply for a visa when travelling on official government business.
Check processing times
How long it takes to process your special or diplomatic passport, and how long it will take to process your visa, if you need one
Return your passport or get your passport from safekeeping
How to return your passport after a trip and how to get your passport for an upcoming official business trip
Contact Official Travel
Telephone, fax, online, in person, and in writing
Get help with your application
Find answers to your questions about official travel, applying for a diplomatic or special passport, renewal, and safekeeping.
Additional documents if you are being posted abroad
Are you being posted abroad? Find out which additional documents you need to provide with your application.
Clients from the Department of National Defence or Canadian Armed Forces
Find out what documents Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces applicants need to submit when applying for an official passport.