Apply for adult Canadian passport in Canada - Step by step guide

This video is a step-by-step guide for Canadian citizen 16 years of age or older to apply for a new Canadian passport from inside Canada.
There are two ways you can apply for a passport from Canada: by mail or in person. If you need your passport in less than 25 business days, select in person to make sure you get it in time.
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Step 1: Gather all necessary documents
4:06 - Step 2: Find a guarantor and 2 references
6:33 - Step 3: Complete the application form
7:59 - Step 4: Pay application fee
8:35 - Step 5: Submit the application
9:45 - Step 6: Receiving your passport
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The eligibility requirements to renew your passport:
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-...
Canadian passport photo requirements:
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-...
Download Sex or gender identifier - Adult 16 years or older form PPTC 643:
www.canada.ca/content/dam/irc...
Download the adult passport application form PPTC 153:
www.canada.ca/content/dam/irc...
The online Service Canada appointment form:
eservices.canada.ca/en/service/
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[@CarbonatedTurtle]

I'm so sick of this country. My passport is lost and I'm unable to report it lost because the number provided on the official government site just plays a recording telling me that no one can take my call, and will never let me wait on hold. This obviously means there's no way I'll ever be able to report it lost without standing in line for 8 hours at a passport Canada office, only to be told that I'll need to come back another day to apply for a new one and wait another 8 hours. Either that or I'll be given the same number and told I can only report it lost over the phone and I'll be unable to get a new one at all. How is the government of a first world country so unbelievably incompetent?

[@BahirAd]

OMG utter nonsense why would you need to depend on 3 people for something that is a right as a citizen ... Good lord

[@kleitebeckett]

2000% AGREED! UNBELIEVABLE! ONLY IN CANADA!

[@rivenmay11]

Yeah that’s bull shit no joke

[@indianmilitary]

@@kleitebeckett UK, Australia and New Zealand also have the same requirement for references and guarantors. I don't know in which world these countries are present

[@amtulsaboor6858]

Stupid people. Make things complicated

[@JustCuter]

This is a ridiculous requirement

[@taeadaramola2088]

Thanks for this. Very easy to follow

[@LuckyqueenA]

Need Saturday stuff working and extended hr to 6 pm daily to shorten the waiting time

[@slylevac2602]

Any part 2 for section 7? Can't find information how to fill addresses correctly if moved in the past 2 years, not sure if I just skip the current address since there is no end date.

[@sheikhtanbir7495]

I downloaded the form and filled it electronically on my laptop and printed it. I noticed that I don’t have a barcode like you have on yours shown in the video. Am I missing something?

[@johnbaker5828]

When you say photocopy 1 valid photo ID do you mean colour or black and white? And can the copy be larger than the original or does it have to be in the same dimensions?

[@abdirisaaqabdiraqib3595]

I appreciate for any information! I just wanna know how long it takes processing time lost citizenship Canadian ? Thank you 🙏

[@pingpong3311]

For the occupations section, do all of the boxes have to be filled?

[@andreitapavlovic8525]

I'm trying to renew the passport; I dont ever remember we had to send in the original citizenship card? Does anybody know how it was back in the day?

[@mommabear123]

I only have an old wallet-size birth certificate from the 70's. Will they accept it? It doesn't look anything like the short-form certificates that they use now.

[@SmoshyTeaTime]

Hi! I am going to use my Drivers License and current passport for my ID. for the “Your name as it appears on the document”, would it be Last Name first, then your Given Name(s)? Like Smith Joe?

[@bigbutterman866]

For section 7 A. I lived in a place then moved a way for bit then moved back. Even if it’s the same place, do I need include two separate addresses of the same place since they had different time periods? For section 7B where to I included my current ongoing occupation? Do I put it in the the same place as my pervious occupations in the past 2 years.

[@cyrusgaming8909]

Hello I want ask I am here in the Philippines i will get my first canadian passport, confused about the my guarantor will he in Philippines or from Canada?

[@NourO25]

Can my valid photo ID be my bio page in my passport from my birth country?

[@Daisyharman]

do you know if we can apply in different province? I am currently residing in ontario can i apply in BC?

[@superbackyardbreeder1084]

What documents? What are those documents?

[@moisesibarra]

Well great I don’t have any references

[@glogloglo]

When applying for the first time, can the application be mailed in or you must apply in person?

[@evelynnbonathan6015]

It's ridiculous how we need 3 people. That shit should only be for non Canadian citizens.

[@rampasplants8043]

you don't know three people?

[@elvinzeynalov9519]

for applying online, the applicant should be physically present inside of Canada or on vacation can submit an application. thanks anybody has the experience, please share with me.

[@princessdiannelaguna4886]

where I can see the file number for additional information for address and occupation? pptc-056

[@fauhst7905]

i submitted my passport by mail, but the credit card i put for the application I cancelled it and got another one. will they reject it or does anyone know what will happen?

[@dargabon0198]

Can I provide my Health card for valid photo id?

[@queenlucky4289]

Why service Canada employees are so slow

[@shaunas129]

First time applying for a passport. I was born in Canada and have my birth certificate. The registration number on my certificate is extremely faded. Would this count as being damaged? Would I have to get a new birth certificate before getting a passport? Would they have the number on file, making it okay that it may not be readable?

[@erica_21]

Hello, i just got my citizenship and want to apply for my canadian passport and change my surname..and use my husband last name.. Do you have video guide for changing surname for first time applying passport?

[@rezaulkhan6222]

Thanks your welcome

[@abduselamshowgei3531]

welcome your thanks

[@geralt6416]

Hi, can I write a sender's address on an envelope when sending my passport application? Also, if I'm sending through UPS which address do I use? Thank you!

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Yes you can write a sender's address on an envelope when sending your passport application. You should use the "by courier" address.

[@leo-the-truck7672]

yes but how long last the passport canadian before expiration? can you be issue a canadian passport for only 1 year intead of 5 or 10 years?

[@VanityOrdies]

no of course not man????

[@jasvirkaursidhu5343]

hello, when i save the form i do not get Barcode on top right side corner, for me its blank. please advise why.

[@rosaliegarcia4397]

Did you get a barcode?,,i do not get barcode on mine

[@SocialFilesCanada]

Do i need to submit copy of govt ID if i am submitting in person? Can i just show them and not have to submit a copy?

[@abrararifify]

From my understanding, you only need to show your ID in person and they will verify it. No need to have a copy of your ID.

[@rezaulkhan6222]

Welcome

[@peri-annesturgeon1658]

When filling out the form does the email address still have to be in Capital letters?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

No

[@amazinglife3295]

Can I use the health card as the identity ducoment?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Yes you can

[@Fitforlife9945]

what if you really dont have anybody for references apart from family?

[@tinkersdinkers]

get friends

[@user-st5ok2fp9x]

Ma Sha' Allah CANADA 🇨🇦 💖 ❤ 💕 💓 💙 🇨🇦

[@AlhasanJ99]

Just received my passport today, Thank youuuu :)

[@handtoGod332]

Hi, if you don't mind telling how much time did it take for you to get your passport after submitting the passport application? Its really urgent.

[@AlhasanJ99]

@@handtoGod332 not even a month probably 2-3 weeks received it in the mailbox

[@vickiedonor4454]

Hi, r u applied after passed eligibility test or applied firstly. What is the A to Z process of Passport, PR visa, Eligibility Test. Can u please share your complete experience on this process.

[@loveyourself_82]

Did you print all the pages of the application forms? Not the instruction pages?

[@matteojaco8642]

Would a quebec learners permit for driving be considered as a valid photo id?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Yes

[@matteojaco8642]

@@ImmigrationCanada-allied my situation is that i lost my medicare and my new one will come after im expected to fly out. Will i be okay if i just have my learners permit, birth certificate, opus bus card, proof of travel flight, proof of three vaccinations, and government cheques?

[@rufimn]

I am applying for new adult passport for my 17 year old son turning 18 coming Sept 2024. He had the child passport before, which is still vaild until Feb 2025(Made in Feb 2020). My question is : 1/ Is it a good idea to apply for a new adult passport considering that his child passport is still valid ??? The only reason i am applying for a new passport is the change of appearance. 2/ Shall i apply for a 5 year or 10 year passport? Again, thinking about its appearance change from 17 years to 27 years?

[@dinalagos5865]

I am unemployed and on AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) What should I put for employment?

[@rampasplants8043]

Put unemployed, and indicate the date you became unemployed. There's more information on the instructions section of the form.

[@jennifermarchak4648]

My photographer stamped the back of my photo with " I certify that this is a true likeness of " and then left a space for my guarantor to write my name. Will this be accepted or does that statement need to be hand written? Thank you!

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

This is good.

[@ramezehsas1391]

Ouu that is a tough one, will need to be checked in person....I think we need to meet for a coffee ASAP!!

[@siawishnoori5983]

I have changed my name do I have to send the original certificate of change of name or I can send notarized copy? Also if I send it by courier do I have to send it to Gatineau office in Quebec or Mississauga office in Ontario

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

1. Send the copy of the name change certificate. If it's not in English or French, submit the copy wuth the notarized translation. 2. The application form shows the where to send by courier.

[@indianmilitary]

@@ImmigrationCanada-allied What if I cannot provide 2 references? Can I use a notary public instead for the renewal of Canadian passport?

[@raymondchan2535]

Hello. I have a question. How long will I gonna wait to receive my passport if I apply in person at service Canada? It will be grateful if you can answer my question because it can reduce my stress. Thank You !!

[@Music-gw4qf]

If its a Service Canada that does passports in that building, you should get it that day. However not all Service Canada's do this "passport service"

[@johnbehnam5359]

I just applied by mail from the USA about a month ago and still nothing. How long does it usually take?

[@diplod5000]

some stories say that could be over 2 months at least!

[@Brun0.]

Can I use digital signature or Do i need to print it and sign it by hand? thanks

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Please print it and sign it by hand.

[@rashidturjo3557]

Hi@@ImmigrationCanada-allied, if I want to use a new signature. can I use it on the passport application? Will there be any issue if it does not match my driver's license signature? I plan to change the driver's license signature afterwards. Thanks!

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

When applying for a Canadian passport, your signature on the passport application does not have to exactly match the signature on your driver's license. However, it's important to maintain consistency in your signatures across various official documents to avoid potential issues with identification verification. The signature you provide on your passport application should be your usual and current signature, as this will be the signature used in your passport and for verification during travel.@@rashidturjo3557

[@alirezafeyzabi8090]

How long does it usually take to issue a passport?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Now it takes for around one month.

[@waheedali7844]

❤❤

[@AMALNALONNIL]

Are the references from Canada itself or they can be from anywhere?

[@minyummm]

from Canada, and they have to know you for at least 2 years

[@maximilianomorin8315]

does the guarantor need to provide me a copy of his passport? or just his information and then I will give that information to the people at Service Canada? Thanks

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Just the information.

[@evansevans8022]

Your guarantor will have to sign a portion of your application form. Where the person will State his or her passport number and name. Nothing more.

[@arjunkondody66]

Can we print out the documents and fill it by hand instead of typing ?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Yes you can.

[@jykl608]

Great video. Can a guarantor be a family member?

[@TL-tu1cd]

YES.. THEY SHOULD HAVE CANADIAN VALID PASSPORT

[@Szuubs]

So you need a valid Canadian passport to apply for a new Canadian passport?? How does this work? Will the old, expired one I'm trying to replace work for this?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

You might be able to renew your passport if you have an expired one. The procedure is different from applying for a new passport.

[@yukichong9355]

@@ImmigrationCanada-allied on the form its stated that if passport expired more than 12 months they need a written reason "why applying at this time"? What should I do with this?

[@rbalivio301]

Hi! I would like to ask about the passport application. It's been a month already since I sent my application by mail with all the needed documents and everything and they have already charged a payment on my credit card. What's taking it so long? It would be of great help and relief if you can share your knowledge about this situation. Thank you.

[@bawianvasal3246]

I also applied one month ago

[@abrararifify]

There’s a huge delay given that restrictions are being lifted and a huge number of people are both apply and renewing their passports for travel. The customer service representative from Service Canada told me there’s an additional 10-15 business day delay on top of the 20 business days it would normally take for processing for mail-in passports. Since you posted this comment two weeks ago, i suspect you should receive it by now or next week. I hope that answer your question :)

[@tobsyerto34]

same case here, it's now 5wks ago for me since they received my application documents, the thing is they don't even answer the phone to check for the application status

[@sumeetisher7341]

Hi same here .. they received my application on Feb 24 it’s going to be 2 months tomorrow.. don’t know where to find the status

[@youssefjebboury6317]

Hey! Same headache here! They finally charged my credit card yesterday. How long did it take you to get your passport once they charged your card?

[@kramer911]

Can my references be my friend (whom I live with) and their parent, who lives elsewhere ? I've known them for a few years now. I'm about to mail the application so I want to make sure it will be accepted.

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Yes they can be your references.

[@PriscillaRR]

@@ImmigrationCanada-allied Do they or the guarantor need to occupy a certain job?

[@AMALNALONNIL]

The references have to be in Canada or they can be from anywhere?

[@Su-Zi-ta]

I am a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. I am Canadian by birth but got married to an American and living in the States. My Canadian PP is expiring soon. Now, all my American IDs have my married name. I want to renew my Passport. I know I fill out a new adult form. What Can I submit as my secondary IDs please?

[@evansevans8022]

You will have to go to registry and obtain a change of name certificate. Submit your old passport with a copy of your change of name certificate. That’s it

[@manhvu6187]

We want to apply for the whole family, can we send all applications in one envelop?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Yes

[@harrymandel]

I read on IC website that guarantor cannot be a family member!

[@shaohua-sx2zl]

Guarantor can be family member. My wife was my guarantor. I just got my passport

[@pingpong3311]

It's the references that can't be family members.

[@Kitmakara]

The guarantor must be Canadian citizen? If they're permanent resident they can't be my guarantor?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

No

[@Kitmakara]

@@ImmigrationCanada-allied ok thank you now everything is good hope to get my passport soon

[@amazinglife3295]

Can I fill in the form by hand?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Yes

[@BicBoi1984]

First time applying for my passport. What counts as a "Canadian travel document" besides say an old Canadian passport. Should I simply say No to the question regarding Canadian Travel documents? Again, this is my first time applying for a Canadian passport.

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Just say No.

[@hillarychan5222]

Can my mother be my guarantor? I don’t want to mess things up so i would like to reconfirm🙏🏻

[@ourjourneytogether]

It says very clearly in this video that family members can be guarantor.

[@shockpine]

Family can be a guarantor, but not a reference!

[@henrymiranda3564]

am canadian citizent

[@Suni4360]

Just a quick question I got my citizenship certificate I was about to apply my canadian passport I have a question regarding my PARENTS' SURNAME AT BIRTH do I need to write my mother's name or my father's on my mother's passport there is no last name do I need to write the first name on last name or just leave it empty

[@pingpong3311]

Last name of one of your parents. Any one of them

[@Potatoesandchaos]

Uuuh can you apply online?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

No

[@antonyfeng2865]

Lolz I have no reference that are above 18

[@supagb4884]

use ur parents friend or teachers or coworker

[@phongmai9951]

Mỗi ngày nhịn ăn một bữa lâu dần sẽ cóp được một số tiền lớn. Số tiền có có thể giữ lại để sau này chữa bệnh đau dạ dày.

[@alinur3645]

I'm are Kenyan by birth and I'm looking for a to be Canadian citizen if possible

[@Ekenei]

good luck buddy 👍🏾

[@amazinglife3295]

Can my husband be my guarantor ?

[@ImmigrationCanada-allied]

Yes

[@amazinglife3295]

Great. Thank you!

[@luhka3810]

How to get Canadian passport for my child she is 8yrs old and father is canadian im filipina i only have birth certificate thnaks

[@VideoBookMJ]

Born in canada is automatic citizen

[@MrEatvids]

Fill the form and follow the instructions, you may have to call passport canada for guarantor part.

[@henrymiranda3564]

am for 10 years passport canadian

[@elciddagreat695]

Can i ask if have expiration of canadian passport and where can i apply?

[@H.Hassan]

⁠@@elciddagreat695Yes, Expires 5 or 10 years with price increases. You can apply at Passport Canada, Service Canada or Canada Post.

[@joeracerable]

Why does the truth hurt.

[@jessequon-ryder5698]

Still confused as to why the new passport application requires your old passport, and why it isn't addressed in the FAQs. What a sloppy shitshow lmao

[@xauceamani]

That's what has me confused also... Especially if you lost it, for example. How can I provide you with something I DON'T have and is the reason I need a new one.

[@abrararifify]

From my understanding, if it’s a new passport application and the old passport is expired, then you don’t need to include it in your application. You only include it if it’s still valid.

[@user-qf8gd9or4d]

GENDER DOES NOT CHANGE IT IS SOMETHING THAT MUST BE WHAT YOU ARE AT BIRTH OR YOU ARE PROVIDING FALSE INFO AND CAN BE PROSECUTED FOR IT!

[@joeracerable]

Your either male of female. All other is just plain nonsense.

[@ABigNumberJuan]

This comment make you feel badass joe?

[@ferrice]

Unfortunate day for intersex people, Joe here just ended them.