British Columbia - Apply for Canadian Passport

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a Canadian Passport in person, the applicant has to visit the nearest Service Canada office that provides Passport Services, the respective Passport office can be found using the following link office finder
2. Visit the link, enter the address and find the nearest passport office. Go to the office and obtain an application form to apply for a Canadian Passport from the relevant department.
3. Before visiting the office, the applicants are advised to make an appointment since all the offices will not be free at all the times.
4. Complete the appointment form in the link as applicable and click the “Submit” button, Make an appointment by visiting the following appointment link
5. use the following link to download the application form
6. The application form can be completed by the applicant either electronically or by using a pen. Follow the instructions present in the application form while filling the application form.
7. Make sure that the applicant has all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. Then, the applicant has to find a guarantor in order to sign the completed application, one of the applicant’s passport photos and all copies of any supporting identity documents.
9. After attestation, all the required documents must be attached with the completed application form.
10. Before visiting the office for submitting the application, make an appointment as mentioned before.
11. Visit the office and submit the application package to the relevant authority at the office. Pay the required fees by following the instructions of the officials over there.
12. Upon receipt of the application, the applicant will be issued with an acknowledgement receipt which will contain the pickup date of the passport (if the applicant has paid for a pickup service).
13. Then, necessary processes will take place accordingly. The application and submitted documents will be assessed and verified by relevant officials.
14. Once all the processes are over, the applicant should visit the office on the pickup date and collect the Passport, the applicant shall receive their passport within 20 business days from the submission of the application.
15. The amount of fees and information about payment method can be found on the following page fees details
16. The applicant can send someone else to pick up your passport if they have valid identification and written authorization from the applicant to do so.
17. Meanwhile, the applicant can be contacted by the office for any missing or additional information.

Apply through mail

1. To apply for Canadian Passport through the mail, the applicant has to mail an application to the mailing address of Service Canada.
2. The mailing address for applicants in British Columbia is as follows: Government of Canada, Passport Program, Box 4000 STN LCD 3, Mississauga, Ontario  L5K 0A9.
3. Firstly, the applicants should download the application form by clicking the following link application form
4. The application form can be completed by the applicant either electronically or by using pen. Follow the instructions present in the application form while filling the application form.
5. Do not forget to complete the payment section in the application form. The amount of fees and information about payment method can be found in the following page fees details
6. Make sure that the applicant has all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Then, the applicant has to find a guarantor in order to sign the completed application, one of the applicant’s passport photos and all copies of any supporting identity documents.
8. After attestation, all the required documents must be attached with the completed application form.
9. Choose a traceable mail service as per their convenience and mail the application package.
10. Upon receipt of the application, necessary processes will take place accordingly. The application and submitted documents will be assessed and verified by relevant officials.
11. Once all the processes are over, the passport (and any original documentation the applicant submitted) will be returned to them by mail and may be in 2 separate packages.
12. Meanwhile, the applicant can be contacted by the office for any missing or additional information.

Apply through courier

1. To apply for Canadian Passport through a courier, the applicant has to send an application to the courier address of Service Canada.
2. Courier address for applicants in British Columbia is as follows: Government of Canada, Passport Program, 22 de Varennes Street, Gatineau, Quebec J8T 8R1.
3. Firstly, the applicants should download the application form by clicking the following application form
4. The application form can be completed by the applicant either electronically or by using a pen. Follow the instructions present in the application form while filling the application form.
5. Do not forget to complete the payment section in the application form. The amount of fees and information about payment method can be found on the following page fees details
6. Make sure that the applicant has all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Then, the applicant has to find a guarantor in order to sign the completed application, one of the applicant’s passport photos and all copies of any supporting identity documents.
8. After attestation, all the required documents must be attached with the completed application form.
9. Choose a certified courier service at the applicant’s convenience and send the application package.
10. Upon receipt of the application, necessary processes will take place accordingly. The application and submitted documents will be assessed and verified by relevant officials.
11. Once all the processes are over, the passport (and any original documentation the applicant submitted) will be returned to them by mail and may be in 2 separate packages.
12. Meanwhile, the applicant can be contacted by the office for any missing or additional information.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form
• Proof of Canadian Citizenship (original)
• Valid means of Identity
  • Driver’s license
  • Health card
  • Indian Status Certificate
  • Military ID
  • Foreign Passport
  • Non-driver’s license
  • Employee ID
• Any valid Canadian passport or travel document (where applicable)
• Two identical passport photos (signed by guarantor)

Reference requirements

Office Locations & Contacts

Service Canada Centre - Passport Services,
Bay Centre,
1150 Douglas Street,
4th Floor,
Suite 450
Victoria,
British Columbia
Phone: +1 800-567-6868
Website link
Contact link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a Canadian citizen.
• The applicant must be at least 16 years old or above.

Reference eligibility

Fees

Fees amount for the respective type of passport can be found below:

• 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) - 120 CAN$
• 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) - 160 CAN$
• Child passport (0 to 15 years of age) - 57 CAN$

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Validity

Canadian passports are issued for a maximum period of ten years for adults, and five years for children.

Documents to Use

Passport application form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Service standards

• In-person at a passport office (Service Canada Centre – Passport Services): 10 business days
• By mail or in person at a Service Canada Centre: 20 business days

Reference processing time

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Instructions

• For new passport applications, the applicant will need to find a guarantor to sign their application, one of their passport photos and all copies of any supporting identity documents they are submitting with their application.
• The applicant will also need two references to include on their application. Their references must have known them for at least 2 years and they cannot use a family member or their guarantor as a reference.
• They can go to any passport office (Service Canada Centre – Passport Services) or Service Canada Centre that offers passport services without an appointment (also called walk-in services).
• But, Walk-in services are not guaranteed. They may not be available at busy locations.
• If the applicant cannot submit their application themselves, someone else can submit their application for them. Learn more submit representative
• The applicant won’t receive a refund for the service fee if they cancel their application or are refused a travel document or are issued a passport for a shorter validity period than requested (for example, in cases where an individual has had multiple losses).
• Only the consular fee, which applies to all adult applications, is refundable if a passport is not issued.

Required Information

• Full names and other particulars of the applicant
• DOB and Contact Details
• ID Number
• Permanent Residence address
• Address overseas
• Personal details
• Parents’ and next of kin’s details
• Details of reference
• Details of guarantor
• Banking details
• Card details

Need for the Document

A Canadian passport is a travel document that allows Canadian citizens to travel the world. It also serves as an Identification for the holding person that he/she is a citizen or resident of Canada.

Information which might help

• For applicants in the United States: visit the following link and click the “United States” radio button for relevant information how to apply
• For applicants living outside Canada and the United States: visit the following link and click “Outside Canada and the United States” radio button for relevant information how to apply
• Visit the link and click on any applicable link for relevant information

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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