Frequently asked questions

Applying for a passport

• Completing an Adult Passport Application form (16 years of age or over)
• Completing a Child Passport Application (under the age of 16)
• Simplified Passport Renewal Process
• Application forms with barcodes
• What documents need to be included with my application?
• Passport photos
• Passport fees
• Submitting your application
• Processing times

Travel Information

• Travelling in general
• Travelling in North America
• Travelling with children

Passports in general

• Can I add more pages to my passport?
• How long is a passport valid for?
• Can I travel with a criminal record?
• There is a mistake in the spelling of my name on page 2. What do I do?
• Why does the passport cost CAN$87?

Keeping your passport up to date

• What should I do with the passport of a deceased person?
• How do I change the address on my passport?
• How do I change the emergency contact information on my passport?
• Should I apply for a new passport if my appearance has changed?
• What if my passport expires while I am outside Canada?

ePassports

• What is an ePassport?
• Why does Passport Canada want to introduce biometrics into the passport?
• Will someone be able to read or access the information on the chip without my knowledge?
• What will be stored on the chip in the passport?
• Can previously issued passports still be used for travel as long as it is still valid?
• Is it true that Passport Canada is undertaking a pilot project related to ePassports?

Mobile Passport Unit

• What is a Passport Canada clinic?
• What are the objectives of a clinic?
• How does it work?
• Who can submit my application on my behalf?
• What if I'm a Canadian living in the United States?
• What are the cost for a passport and form of payment accepted at a clinic?