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Need to renew your Canadian passport? Find out here about the steps you must take to successfully renew your passport. From sending in your application by mail to finding the proper form to understanding the conditions required to renew your passport, we’ll guide you through this procedure. You’ll also learn when to renew your passport before it expires and whether you can do it online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a passport?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

A passport is required to travel between countries and is a legally identifying document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, passports are relatively easy to obtain as a Canadian citizen, though you should be wary of the expiry date. Once your passport expires or even a few weeks away from being expired, it is considered invalid and cannot be used for travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you’ll need to renew your passport quickly. You’ll need a valid passport to travel internationally. Luckily, the process is straightforward and compiling your application shouldn\u2019t take more than a few days. Here\u2019s all you need to know about renewing your passport in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When and why should you renew your passport?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Canada, the question of “when and why” to renew a passport is particularly important. Ideally, a passport should be renewed before it expires to avoid any inconvenience when travelling internationally. Moreover, a full passport or one with incorrect information also requires renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renewal<\/a> can be seen as a process of updating in line with the best practices and standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO<\/a>). It also becomes necessary if the passport has been lost, stolen or damaged. Since March 31, the renewal process has been simplified, allowing Canadians home and abroad to renew an expired passport issued within the last 15 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, renewal is also a way to benefit from new passport features, such as a more water-resistant version, offering greater durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who can renew a passport?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve previously held an adult Canadian passport, you\u2019ll most likely be able to apply for renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, your current passport must either be expired or close to it<\/strong>. Due to the regulations regarding near-expired passports, you can apply to renew your passport up to a year before its official expiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, children must re-apply for a new passport each time it expires. In Canada, only adult passports can be renewed, assuming you meet the requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even as an adult, you must meet a few requirements to qualify for renewal rather than applying for a new passport again. Firstly, if your passport has fully expired, it must have been issued within the last 15 years. So, even if it\u2019s been years since you left the country or you don\u2019t have plans to leave anytime soon, don\u2019t wait too long to renew your passport so that you can deal with a simple renewal rather than a tedious new passport application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, when applying for a renewal, you must also ensure you haven\u2019t changed any essential personal information, such as your place and date of birth (which is rare). However, other information that can change, such as your legal name or gender, would also require a new passport application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, if you lose or damage your passport, you will likely need to apply for a new one rather than renew one. If either of these things happens to you, you can head to your local post office (or embassy, if it happens while travelling) as soon as possible to sort things out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, if you\u2019re an adult with a pre-issued passport and meet all the above requirements, you should be eligible for a passport renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Criteria for renewing a Canadian passport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several criteria must be met to renew a Canadian passport. The current passport must have been issued within the last 15 years and be in good condition, i.e. not damaged, lost or stolen. The applicant must be 18 or older and have a family member or relative who has known them for at least two years and can act as a reference or guarantor. This person must agree to include their name and contact details in the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renewal fees range from $120 to $260, depending on whether you are applying from Canada or the U.S. and whether you are applying for a 5- or 10-year passport: when you apply for a Canadian adult passport, you can choose between a 5- or 10-year validity period. Once this period has elapsed or almost elapsed (between six months and one year before expiry), it’s time to renew your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if it has yet to expire, you should renew your passport if its pages are full (good travel memories!) or if you need to update\/renew your visa or residency information simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to renew your passport in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To prepare your renewal application, you’ll need to :<\/p>\n\n\n\n