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Processing times

As of January 13, 2009

Options for submitting a completed application	Processing times (up to)
In-person	2 weeks
By mail	4 weeks
Through a Receiving Agent (Service Canada or Canada Post)	4 weeks

Applicants who apply in person at a Passport Canada office may qualify for urgent, express or pick-up services. Additional fees will apply.

Additional services	Processing times
Urgent	24 hours
Express	2-9 business days
Pick-up	10 business days

Note:

Our processing times are updated on a regular basis. Check this page for updates.
Processing times do not take delivery time into account.
Processing times may change depending on the volume of applications received and are not guaranteed.
Complexity of routine verifications and security checks may lead to longer processing times.