How to renew your Canadian passport abroad

[@robertwilliamson922]

Nice to know it will be a lot simpler process if we already have a Canadian Passport and we are only renewing it. Thank you for your information .

[@Zack-y9m]

Thank you Hun. I was so stressed and then hearing your voice brought peace to my soul. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us

[@spacecanuk8316]

Super helpful seeing someone summarize it all. Think I got most of it right but the instructions are not written in the clearest way so it's very helpful to get that confirmed. Cheers from Denmark!

[@introvertedexpat]

Glad I could help! ☺️

[@DBGallery-pq7zb]

Amazingly useful video. Takes away a lot of stress from my planning to go through that process. Thank you!

[@kolobara08]

Thanks for this video... last time I renewed my Passport was 10 years ago and sadly I can't recall how I've done it. I just know it wasn't this complicated! I can't remember having to create a profile but your video confirmed it that it has to be done. Sad to say I didn't finish, because my Mastercard won't get through, don't know why 🤷🏼‍♂ I have to go to the bank to solve the issue. I believe last time I just mailed the money together with the application and there was the amount required in Euros lol

[@carly10347]

Yay, I need to renew my passport soon and I follow you already on YT so trust you as a resource - was very pleased to see your video pop up when I searched this in YT!! Thanks!

[@introvertedexpat]

Aww yay!! ☺️ It was actually a lot simpler than I imagined, hope it works out OK for you!

[@hollyli9651]

@@introvertedexpat Hey, love your video! May I ask if there is a need to renew the visa for UK, if we've renewed our passport? or do we not need to do that

[@carly10347]

@@hollyli9651 not until your visa runs out!

[@ByGenerationsFM]

I need to do in next 9 years hopefully if there are pages leftover. If not need to do it sooner. Thank you ❤

[@introvertedexpat]

Good luck!

[@ga7atang628]

Thanks alot ive been trying to figure out on my own since its my first time doing it . And Your Vid helped lol.

[@introvertedexpat]

Glad I could help! ☺️

[@Swansongs2000]

Thank you so much for this video, it was super helpful! I just have one question thought, is it necessary to leave 1 passport photo completely blank in the back, or can they both have the studio information on it?

[@ayishajeshima3426]

Thanks a lot for this video, very helpful, in section C about Canadian Citizenship, section C asks to submit certificate of Canadian Citizenship original?, did you submit it, I am fine with submitting a copy of it, but not my original?

[@WayneFluss]

thanks for the info, very helpful. For those renewing from the US the mailing address will be to the Passport Program in Gatineau Qc, full address will be listed on the renewal application form. Do not send to the nearest consulate/embassy in the US

[@introvertedexpat]

Great info, thanks for adding!

[@MSNkk916]

Thank you for such a helpful video, do the references need to be living in Canada? Or can they be Canadians living anywhere?

[@CebuanaDrama]

Thanks for this video and all the links! It was actually a big help and saved me a lot of time and hassle! I appreciate it

[@introvertedexpat]

Ahh so glad to hear it!

[@ALIBATOUK]

Hi Allen how are you doing today regard the renew pass do I need to fill up the social insurance number for that please let me know

[@jesuswaytruthlight7603]

Thank you this is very helpful!

[@ThickWhite]

Great Informative Video! I'm about to embark on this process and have a quick question I'm hoping you can clear up. For my current home address, should I be putting my home address back in Canada, or my UK home address? Cheers.

[@introvertedexpat]

For your home address, you should choose the address you currently live at - for me, that's my address in the UK. I live here. The address details don't show up in your passport either way.

[@shanzilabid8600]

Hi can you plz tell reference should be from Canada or even that country you are living in thank you

[@shobizentertainment9557]

Hey there you’re video is very helpful ❤❤i have ả questions m in pakistan and my child pasport is expire can i renew it online?

[@shanzilabid8600]

If passport is expired still have to send with application

[@sweetybird221]

Did they notify you at all when your new passport was being sent to you? xx

[@krn_inn]

Hi! Your video is perfect, really Maybe, do you know what to write in the occupation field if I’m a freelancer and don’t have a clear place of work? I couldn't find this information on the Internet

[@TrueFellowshipMin]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@BlaineDell]

What if I don't have an credit card, how do I pay? I can't get a answer from the. Country in in right now and my passport expires soon !!

[@LaurElan]

Hey! I just found your video, thank god. I am a Canadian expat in Italy and currently going through the steps to renew. I have a few things that are messing me up LIKE yes, it says I can be my own guarantor BUT that someone else must sign the last 4 boxes...so how does that work? And as for a piece of ID to support my identity, what can be used? Am I able to use a Canadian driver's licence? I don't have a lot over here with me. If anyone can help me out, that would be awesome.

[@sn8323]

I'm applying from the US, and there is no option to pay online, only by mail =(

[@bulletsRflying]

Great vid. My daughter's passport expires in 4 months. She's 6. Her mom and have I recently divorced and we live in the Netherlands Antilles. This whole passport ordeal looks like it's really going to be a tough road being divorced.(all the divorce paperwork is in dutch). Is there any passport company that I can just pay to do all the hassle?

[@ejbaggaley]

Hi, great video you know your stuff. I’m a Canadian Canadian trying to renew my Canadian passport in England, but there’s information I cannot find. Maybe you might be able to help me out. Can you tell me what the price fee for the Canadian passport is in UK in uk sterling made out to the Canadian high commission please

[@introvertedexpat]

I cover the fees in the video, 4:32

[@kerrydennehy7811]

How do you travel when you have sent in your passport for renewal???

[@introvertedexpat]

You can't travel internationally until you hear back - thankfully mine only took 2 weeks.

[@mouniramraoui9270]

Do they give you the option to chose between the new design and the old one ?

[@introvertedexpat]

No, you don't have an option

[@globsang]

I am holding Canadian passport since I was adult which was issued in august 2015. The passport will expire in august 2025. And I have been living in Japan for last 6 years. I am assuming that I can apply for renewal of my passport before it expires. I used your "renew Canadian passport form link, it describes: The passport must have been issued in the last 15 years. I don't understand what exactly this mean. On the other official Canadian website, it also says: You can only renew your Canadian passport if your last passport: - was an adult passport that was issued - when you were at least 16 years old and - within 15 years of the date you apply for your renewal [New] I am not sure, If I qualify for the renewal my passport instead of applying for fresh adult application. Would you mind commenting on it, please?

[@introvertedexpat]

From my understanding, "If your passport was issued more than 15 years ago, you need to apply for a new passport." The old passports had different requirements. I think you would be fine to renew your passport - just make sure to do it before it expires.

[@globsang]

@@introvertedexpat thank you for the

[@tugba9516]

Hi I live abroad my Canadian passport expires in July 2024, so in about 6 months, would I be able to do a passport renewal? Was your passport completely expired when you renewed it or was it close to expired? and thanks for this super informative video! you explained everything so clear and concise

[@introvertedexpat]

Definitely renew it BEFORE it expires. Once it expires, you have to apply for a new one and that's way more difficult. I renewed mine about 2-3 months before it expired.

[@tugba9516]

@@introvertedexpat thank you so much sent it in hopefully it all works, thank you again for this video!

[@bilalqadir7035]

Hello , i need help . My passport is expired , currently iam in pakistan and i was below 16 when my old passport was made . Do i have to apply for renewal or for the new one ?

[@introvertedexpat]

If your passport has expired, you'll need to apply for a new one and cannot renew it. Also if you were a child before, (but aren't now) you'll need to apply for an Adult passport.

[@dontmindme-gh6pr]

Hi is this video for me also? Like I had a Canadian passport when I was 6-7 so I had a child passport but it expired so now I'm an adult I need a new passport so should I apply for a new one? And does this video apply to me??? Thank you ⭐

[@introvertedexpat]

This only works if you have a valid Adult Canadian passport. If you don't have a passport, you need to apply for one which is a different process.

[@djkhan6085]

I am in pakistan and can u have pakistani references.

[@gassanshakar5731]

Hey.. do you know whether canada still charges for application if even if i forgot to send old passport when sending documents for renewal? :’(

[@introvertedexpat]

Oh no! 😩 I've never been in that situation before, but you'd hope they'd contact you to send your passport rather than just out-right rejecting the application and making you start again. Fingers crossed for you!

[@pulsexyourmomma4573]

What ID did you need to send with the application ? Good video

[@introvertedexpat]

Thanks for watching! Everything I included in my application is at 6:44

[@pulsexyourmomma4573]

thank you for the reply so just your old passport the forms and 2 passport picture? no copy of the birth certificate or other picture Canadian ID, sorry for the hassle just so much different info out there @@introvertedexpat

[@sarahaitia1216]

Hi! I am on a work visa in the UK from Canada and my passport expires April 28 2024. I am planning on going to Spain until January 16. Do you think I will be allowed back in the UK considering my passport expires in 4 months? I am trying to contact the Canadian embassy but nobody seems to give me an answer. Have you experienced this? Let me know!

[@introvertedexpat]

Ahh that's really tricky. I've not been in this situation myself. If you got pulled aside at customs because your passport has less than 6 months, you could explain that you're about to renew it from the UK - they'd be able to see you have a UK work visa so it's obvious why you're coming to the UK. If it was me, I'd probably try but I can't say it would work out 😅

[@introvertedexpat]

Sorry, that's a lie! Last time I came back to the UK from Canada my passport had less than 6 months (I think like 5 months left). Didn't have anyone question it.

[@sarahaitia1216]

@@introvertedexpat Ok thank you so much! That is really helpful! I appreciate it!

[@SoroushTorkian]

Thank you so much. It is a maze navigating through the Canadian government website about this but you confirmed any little doubt I had about the process. I'm just not sure if I need to pay a consular fee if I'm doing it through mail? If anyone needs an update, I'll let you know by Jaunary 2025 haha

[@mohj6042]

Is it ok to go around a country without a passport?

[@introvertedexpat]

What do you mean? If you're waiting for your passport to be renewed, you can still travel within that country but not abroad.

[@mohj6042]

@introvertedexpat I just feel really exposed without my passport on me is all, so sending my old passport by post fills ne witb so much anxiety

[@introvertedexpat]

Yeah I was worried, too. But send your passport to be renewed with tracking from the post office so you know that they've received it. I didn't travel while I waited to get mine back, mainly because I was working but I also didn't want my new passport left in my mailbox when it was sent back.

[@mikee1000]

Hi can I renew my Canadian passport even though it expired in 2019 and I also have 1 provincial photo id 🪪.