How long does in take to get a Canadian Pass Port? ?

Question

I'm trying to apply for a Canadian Pass port but I have to send in my birth certificate which i need in the middle of September. I obviously wouldn't have the pass prot by then, but need it by the middle or end of March. So I was just wondering what the latest time I could apply for the pass port would be? Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Most of the time it depends on how/where you apply. Usually if you apply through a Passport agent, your application can be processed more quickly without any hassles. Make sure to have the photos taken at a reputable Passport Photo location. Most post office locations in Canada have agents that come sometimes 2 to 8 times a month. This is another option I'd check in to. If you do the application yourself, your still only looking at 6 weeks tops, so if you apply now, you have plenty of time for March.  

Answer 2

If the application is done properly and there are no problems to investigate, about 3 to 4 weeks.

Answer 3

A passport can be obtained as quickly as 24 hrs (urgent, you pay more and need proof of travel) to as long as 4 weeks plus delivery time. Add another week to 10 days for delivery just to be safe!

If you live close to a Passport Office that is the best way to go about getting your passport as it only takes 2 weeks plus delivery time to get it and you do not have to leave your birth certificate with them, they just check it and make note of the registration number and return it back to you.

So if you need it for March I really would try to get it as soon as you can, but if you need to wait then I would not wait any longer then the middle to the end of January. It is going to get very busy once again for passports for the Christmas and Winter Vacations.

It took 3 weeks to get my baby girl's passport last year around this time for travel at Christmas.

Do it as early as you can so that you know that you have it and there are no problems!