Renew Your Canada Passport

To renew your Canadian passport, you must meet these eligibility criteria:

• you must be currently living or residing in Canada

And your passport must:

• not be damaged
• not have been reported lost or stolen
• have been issued with a 5-year or 10-year validity
• have been issued when you were at least 16 years of age
• have the same name, date of birth and place of birth you want on your new passport
• have the same gender identifier you want on your new passport (either printed on your current passport or the observation sticker)
• have expired on or after February 1st, 2019

If your passport is damaged or has been lost or stolen, you need to apply for a new passport, not a renewal. Make sure to report your stolen/missing passport to the authorities.

A renewal can take up to 20 business days after you send your new passport application.

To renew a Canadian passport for adults, follow these steps:

• Complete the application form
• Gather all necessary documents and get your passport photo
• Find 2 references to confirm your identity (provide two references who are 18+ years of age, have known you for at least 2 years, and are not family members, your spouse/partner, or your guarantor)
• Submit your application and pay your fees
• Receive your new passport!

If you applied by mail, the passport (and any original documentation you submitted) will be returned to you by mail. Your documentation and your new passport may be in 2 separate packages.

No, you don’t, your passport will only be processed through official Canadian authorities. We will give you clear instructions if you need to send your old passport to the Canadian authorities.

Yes, you need to send your current passport directly to the Canadian government; iVisa will provide clear instructions on how to do so, and the delivery is included in iVisa’s service.