To apply for a Canadian passport, you must be a Canadian citizen. The application process for a Canadian passport differs based on where you’re applying from and how soon you need your document. If you already have a passport, you might be able to renew it, instead of applying for a new one.
To apply for a Canadian passport you will need to:
- Complete the application form
- Attach passport photos and supporting documents
- Find 2 references and a guarantor
- Submit your application and fees
Passport Photos and Supporting Documents
You must include the below listed documents along with your complete application form:
- Proof of your Canadian citizenship (original documents only)
- A document supporting your identity
- Any travel documents or valid Canadian passport (including certificates of identity and refugee travel documents)
- 2 Passport photos (identical)
Extra documents might be required if:
- You’ve changed your name
- You want to replace stolen, damaged or lost passport
- You want to update your gender identifier
- You want to leave out your place of birth on your passport
Two References and a Guarantor
If you’re applying for a brand new passport you’re going to need two references for your application. References need to have known who you are for a period of at least two years. It is not allowed to use family members or guarantors as references. The guarantor must sign one passport photo, all copies of supporting documents and the application itself.
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