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New online step-by-step application guide
Our new online step-by-step application guide will help you apply for a passport. Straightforward and easy to follow, this new page walks you through each step of the passport application process. Plus, it lets you choose the process that is right for you based on your age and current location.
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If you plan to travel within the next 20 business days, please apply in person at a Passport Canada office.
- In person at a Passport Canada office: 10 business days
- In person at a receiving agent (Service Canada or Canada Post): 20 business days
- By mail in Canada: 20 business days
- By mail from the United States: 20 business days
- In person at a Government of Canada office abroad: 20 business days
Not including postal delivery times.
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Tips for completing your application
Tips to help you submit a complete and correct adult general passport application.
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