Applying for a passportSubmitting your applicationTo avoid any delays, ensure that you have included all the following with your completed passport application form: By mailUse of a certified courier/traceable mail service will reduce the delivery time of your application and ensure the safety of your documents. Service | Processing time | Details | Where to submit |
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By mail | 4 weeks (20 working days) | This does not include mailing time. Passports are returned to applicants by private courier service (overnight) from Passport Canada in Gatineau, Canada. | Passport Canada Foreign Affairs Canada Gatineau, QC, Canada K1A 0G3 | By courier | 4 weeks (20 working days) | Passport Canada 70 Crémazie Street Gatineau, QC, Canada J8Y 3P2 |
In personCanadians residing in the United States who plan to submit their application form in person in Canada may complete the application for Canadians residing in Canada or the application for Canadians living in the U.S.
Urgent services are available, on a case-by-case basis, for emergency or compassionate reasons. Please contact the nearest Canadian Government Office to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
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