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Feeling restless? Want to spread your wings and see the world?
You'll need a passport for that!
Proof Of Citizenship
In order to get your hands on a passport, the Canadian government will need some information from you first, including proof of your Canadian citizenship.
Born in Canada
birth certificate, or
citizenship certificate
Born outside of Canada
citizenship certificate,
certificate of registration of birth abroad,
certificate of naturalization, or
certificate of retention of Canadian citizenship
Application Documents
You'll need to submit other documents as well.
Application form found on the Government of Canada website or your local passport office
Any valid travel documents issued in your name
A document proving your identity
Quiz
If you previously held a Canadian passport, what's the one thing you don't need to provide to the Canadian government again?
A guarantor isn't required if you've already had a passport, but you'll need to provide a new application and updated references, as well as new photos to account for any changes in your appearance since your last passport.
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Submission And Fees
Submission
You can submit your application and documents in two different ways:
By mail
It's suggested that you use a certified courier or traceable mail service to reduce the delivery time of your application and help protect your documents.
By appointment at your local passport office (if applicable)
Fees
Your fees will depend on whether you are getting the 5 year or the 10 year passport.
5 year = $120
10 year = $160
If you have $160 at your disposal, it'll pay off in the long run to get the 10 year passport.
Payment
To pay, you can use your debit card, credit card, or certified cheque. Cash and personal cheques are not accepted!
Take Action
To prepare for your application:
This Byte has been authored by
Ena Devedzija
Learning Designer