Apply for a passport: About the process

A Canadian passport is a travel document that Canadian citizens can use to travel the world.

To apply for a passport, you need to be a Canadian citizen.

To get a passport, you’ll need to

fill out an application
get your supporting documents and passport photos
find a guarantor and 2 references
find out how to submit your application and fees

If you already have an adult passport

You may be able to renew your adult passport. Renewing a passport is simpler than applying for a new one.

Find out if you should renew your passport instead of applying for a new one.