Canadian passports
Wildfires in British Columbia
Special measures are in place to help those affected by the wildfires, including free replacement of citizenship and immigration documents. Read the notice.
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Services and information
Renew your passport
How to renew, 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
Change the sex on your passport
How to apply, application forms and what supporting documents you need
Get a passport photo
Find out what size your photo should be, 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 avoid 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
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
Learn about special and diplomatic passports and visa services for those travelling on official government business
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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.
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Features
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.