{"id":2589,"date":"2012-10-15T14:01:17","date_gmt":"2012-10-15T18:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=2589"},"modified":"2020-06-22T17:38:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T21:38:40","slug":"canada-passport-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/canada-passport-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Passport Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6>*Updated April 2015<\/h6>\n<h2>Canadian Passport Application: Online Forms<\/h2>\n<p>Many people question where to get Canadian passport applications and how to complete the process of renewing or obtaining a passport. Research can easily be done on <a href=\"http:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">travel.gc.ca<\/a>, The Government of Canada website, but we\u2019ve done a quick round-up to give you the basics.<\/p>\n<p>In short, Canadian passport applications can be found online but must be submitted <a href=\"http:\/\/passport.gc.ca\/info\/presentation.aspx?lang=eng&amp;region=Canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in person or by mail<\/a>. Fees range from $57 (for children under 15) to $160 for 10-year adult passports. Here\u2019s how to apply:<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Adult Passport Renewal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Complete your Canadian passport application online, using this<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/passport.gc.ca\/form\/pdfs\/pptc054.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> form<\/a><\/strong>. Print it and sign each page. Include with your application your most recent passport and two identical passport photos (one with the name and address of the photographer and the date the photos were taken), as well as the required fees.<\/p>\n<div class='et-box et-info'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'><p>Your current passport must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid or expired for no more than one year<\/li>\n<li>In the same name as current application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Must not be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Damaged or reported lost or stolen<\/li>\n<li>A passport from when you were younger than 16 years old<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Adult Application (16 years of age and older)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Complete your Canadian passport application online, using this <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/passport.gc.ca\/form\/pdfs\/pptc153.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">form<\/a><\/strong> <strong>(note, this form is different from\u00a0the form above).<\/strong>\u00a0Print it and sign each page. Include with your application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Original proof of Canadian citizenship (birth certificate or certificate of citizenship)<\/li>\n<li>One document to support identity (must include your name, sex, date of birth, photo, signature, and issued from a government authority) Examples include a driver\u2019s license, military identification, Canadian passport (if it\u2019s still valid or has expired less than one year ago), Certificate of Indian Status, etc.<\/li>\n<li>2 identical passport photos (one signed by the guarantor)<\/li>\n<li>Required fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have your guarantor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete and sign the \u201cDeclaration of Guarantor\u201d section in your application form.<\/li>\n<li>Write, \u201cI certify this to be a true likeness of (name of application or child)\u201d on the back of one of the passport photos and sign<\/li>\n<li>Your guarantor must hold a 5-10 year valid Passport or one that has been expired for no more than one year, have known you personally for at least two years, be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older, and be accessible to Passport Canada for verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='et-box et-download'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>You may complete a \u201cStatutory Declaration in Lieu of Guarantor\u201d at a Passport Canada office in the case that you do not know an eligible guarantor.\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Child Application (under 16 years of age)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the child\u2019s parents, the custodial parent in the case of separation or divorce, or the legal guardian can complete this Canadian passport application online using this <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/passport.gc.ca\/form\/pdfs\/pptc155.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">form<\/a> (note, it is different from\u00a0the form above). <\/strong>Print it and sign each page. Include with your application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Child\u2019s original proof of Canadian citizenship<\/li>\n<li>Proof of parentage (the long-form birth certificate that indicates the name of the parent(s) or a court-issued adoption order)<\/li>\n<li>2 identical passport photos (one signed by the guarantor)<\/li>\n<li>Required fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='et-box et-download'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>In the case of separation or divorce, both parents must sign the application form. If you are the parent applying for your child\u2019s passport, you cannot act as the guarantor, the other parent can. Parents do not sign the passport. Only children 11 years or older must sign their passport.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>How long does it take?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Processing Canadian passport applications generally takes 10 business days if you submit the application in person and 20 business days if you submit by mail. This excludes delivery time and the drop-off day.<\/p>\n<div class='et-box et-download'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>You can apply at a <a href=\"http:\/\/passport.gc.ca\/service\/index.aspx?lang=eng&amp;chkPPTC=on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Passport Canada Office<\/a> and pay an extra fee if you\u2019d like to expedite processing for travel within the next 20 business days. Proof of travel is required for urgent service and cannot be submitted by a third party. Prices:\u00a024 hours: $110;\u00a02-9 business days: $50;\u00a010 business days: $20<\/div><\/div>\n<p>NOTE: Your previous passport will be void when you submit an application for a new one.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Passport Photos<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/TripSense_Acceptable_Passport_Photos.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/TripSense_Acceptable_Passport_Photos.png\" alt=\"TripSense_Acceptable_Passport_Photos\" width=\"883\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/TripSense_Acceptable_Passport_Photos.png 883w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/TripSense_Acceptable_Passport_Photos-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/TripSense_Acceptable_Passport_Photos-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/TripSense_Acceptable_Passport_Photos-640x240.png 640w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/TripSense_Acceptable_Passport_Photos-630x236.png 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photos must be taken by a commercial photographer and follow the guidelines listed <a href=\"http:\/\/passport.gc.ca\/info\/photos.aspx?lang=eng&amp;region=Canada\">here<\/a>. As of May 9, 2015, photos will be valid for six months from the date they were taken and tinted eye glasses cannot be worn. Passport photos are not hard to find; Shoppers Drug Mart passport photos or similar are sufficient.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Government of Canada\u00a0Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/passport.gc.ca\/info\/section1.aspx?lang=eng&amp;region=Canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Name Changes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/passport.gc.ca\/planification\/203.aspx?lang=eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Passport<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><div class='et-box et-info'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>Have more travel questions? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit our FAQ page<\/a>.<\/strong><strong><\/div><\/div><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Updated April 2015 Canadian Passport Application: Online Forms Many people question where to get Canadian passport applications and how to complete the process of renewing or obtaining a passport. Research can easily be done on travel.gc.ca, The Government of Canada website, but we\u2019ve done a quick round-up to give you the basics. In short, Canadian [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":7880,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[3541],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Laura Cooper","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2589"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2589"}],"version-history":[{"count":40,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22271,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2589\/revisions\/22271"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}