Where do you apply for a Canadian passport?

Answer 1

Depending on where in the world you are located, there are a range of options for applying for a Canadian passport.

All of these options assume you are legally eligible to obtain a passport and that you have all required supporting documentation available to you.

Passport Canada is the governmental office responsible for the issuing of passports. They have local offices in most major cities in the country.

If you are a Canadian in Canada, your options and average processing times are:

• In person at a Passport office (10 business days)
• By mail (20 business days)
• In person through a receiving agent (Service Canada or Canada Post) (20 business days)

If you are a Canadian residing in the United States, your options and average processing times are:

• By mail or courier (20 business days)
• In an emergency, contact your nearest Government of Canada office

If you are a Canadian abroad, apply by mail or courier (20 business days).

Answer 2

One can obtain a passport renewal form in Canada at the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Another place one can obtain the form is any passport Canada location.

Answer 3

Someone can find a Canadian customs form from a number of websites such as the official Canadian border services agency website. Numerous customs forms can be downloaded from the site.