Canada passport 2026: fees, processing times and renewal

A 10-year adult Canadian passport costs $163.50 and a five-year passport $122.50 when you apply in Canada, after fees rose on March 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says. Regular processing takes 10 to 20 business days, and adults who meet strict conditions can now renew online.

Updated Oct. 22, 2026. Fees and service standards checked on canada.ca on Oct. 22, 2026.

The fees are posted on IRCC’s passport fee page for Canada, and the processing times on its service standards page, which was last updated Oct. 20, 2026. IRCC says it is the first passport fee increase since 2013 and that fees will now be adjusted every year for inflation under the Service Fees Act.

Key facts

How much does a Canadian passport cost in 2026?

IRCC raised passport fees for applications received on or after March 31, 2026. The fee you pay depends on the date IRCC receives your application, not the date you mail it, and mailed applications with the old fees have been returned since April 30, according to the fee change notice.

Extra fees apply on top of the passport fee for faster service, pickups and administrative work.

IRCC accepts credit cards, debit cards in person, certified cheques and money orders payable to the Receiver General for Canada. It does not accept cash or personal cheques. Only online renewals can be paid online.

How long does it take to get a passport in Canada right now?

IRCC posts service standards rather than live wait times, and says they show roughly how long processing takes under normal circumstances. These were the posted standards when checked on Oct. 22, 2026. They do not include mailing time.

IRCC advises travellers not to finalize plans until the passport is in hand. Demand remains high: Employment and Social Development Canada’s passport statistics show 2,065,761 passports were issued from April 1 to Sept. 30, 2026, including 358,031 in September.

Can you renew a Canadian passport online?

Yes, but only some adults qualify. IRCC’s online renewal page says you must have applied for your current passport at 16 or older, and the passport must be a regular blue passport, valid for five or 10 years, issued in the last 15 years and showing your place of birth.

Your passport must also expire within the next six months or already be expired. You must be renewing your own passport, have a home and mailing address in Canada, keep the same name, date of birth, place of birth and gender identifier, and not be travelling in the next 20 business days. The passport cannot be damaged, seized or surrendered, or have an observation in it.

Your current passport is cancelled as soon as you apply online, and IRCC warns delivery can add five business days to the 20-day processing time. You need a digital photo taken in person by a commercial photographer. Applications start through the IRCC Portal, and payment is made online.

Who can renew instead of applying for a new passport?

For renewals in person or by mail, IRCC’s renewal criteria say your last passport must have been an adult passport issued when you were at least 16, issued within the past 15 years and valid for five or 10 years, with the same name, date of birth, place of birth and gender identifier you want on the new one. Renewals do not need a guarantor, proof of citizenship or identity documents, but you list two references. Child passports cannot be renewed; a new application is needed each time.

How do urgent and express passport services work?

Both are available only in person at a passport office and require proof that you need the passport, such as an airline, bus or train ticket, a paid travel itinerary, proof of illness or death in the family, or a written statement explaining a legal, banking or residency need. Drivers can provide a written statement explaining why they need to travel.

Urgent service means pickup by the end of the next business day. Express service usually takes 2 to 9 business days, though IRCC says Kelowna, B.C., and Pointe-Claire, Que., need at least four business days and Charlottetown at least three. Weekend and statutory holiday service is for emergencies only. IRCC says meeting a deadline is not guaranteed. If you are planning holiday travel, our Christmas and Boxing Day stat holiday guide shows which days offices are likely closed.

What documents do you need for a new adult passport?

First-time adult applicants need all of the following: original proof of Canadian citizenship, such as a birth or citizenship certificate; an identity document; a guarantor; two references; two identical photos; and any valid Canadian passport or travel document you already hold.

The guarantor must be at least 18, a Canadian citizen who has known you for at least two years, and hold a five- or 10-year Canadian passport that is valid or expired for less than a year. References must be 18 or older and have known you for at least two years, and cannot be your guarantor or a relative.

What are the passport photo rules?

The full rules are on IRCC’s passport photo page. IRCC suggests getting both a print and a digital photo so you can apply by any method. Anyone mailing an application near the holidays should check our Canada Post mailing deadlines for 2026, and travellers can review our report on Canada’s Ebola travel restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Canadian passport in 2026?

In Canada, a 10-year adult passport costs $163.50, a five-year adult passport $122.50 and a child passport $58.50. Fees rose on March 31, 2026, and are higher when you apply from abroad.

How long does a Canadian passport take in 2026?

IRCC’s posted standard is 10 business days in person at a passport office and 20 business days by mail, online or at most Service Canada Centres, plus mailing time.

Can I renew my Canadian passport online?

Yes, if you are an adult living in Canada, your passport expires within six months or has expired, it was issued in the last 15 years, and you are not travelling in the next 20 business days.

Do I need a guarantor to renew my passport?

No. Adult renewals do not need a guarantor or proof of citizenship. New adult applications and all child applications need a guarantor.

How can I get a Canadian passport quickly?

Apply in person at a passport office with proof of travel. Urgent pickup by the next business day costs an extra $125.75, and express pickup in 2 to 9 business days costs an extra $50.

Can I renew a child’s passport?

No. Child passports cannot be renewed, so you must submit a new application, with a guarantor, each time a child needs a passport.

How old can a passport photo be?

Your photos must be taken no more than six months before you submit your application, whether you apply in person, by mail or online.

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Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, passport fees in Canada, fee changes, service standards, online renewal, urgent and express service and photo requirements; Employment and Social Development Canada, Passport Program statistics.