How to renew a passport outside Canada and the US?
If you already have an adult passport, you may be able to renew it. Renewing a passport is simpler than applying for a new one. This is because you don’t need
- a guarantor
- proof of Canadian citizenship
- supporting identification
Who can renew a passport
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
- was valid for 5 or 10 years
- has the same name, date of birth and place of birth as you want on your new passport
- has the same gender identifier as you want on your new passport
- It can be printed on your most recent passport or have the observation sticker.
When not to apply for renewal
Do not apply for a renewal if you
- currently have a child passport that was issued when you were under 16 years old
- You cannot renew a child passport.
- If you’re at least 16 years old and your child passport expired, you need an adult passport.
- want to change your name, date of birth, place of birth or gender Bottom of Form
Valid passports
- must be sent with your application, and
- will be cancelled and cannot be used for travel
Forms, instructions and fees
Answer the questions below. We’ll then
- give you all the forms you need
- tell you how to submit your application
- show the costs for different passport services
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Was your most recent passport (required?)
- Lost or stolen
- Damaged
- None of the above
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