Canadain Passport Renewal
Renewing your passport is the most logical step you can take to avoid any problems while traveling. For infromation about obatining a new Canadian Passport or renew your curent passport you should visit Passport Program offical website.
If you are planning to travel abroad, before booking your ticket you should check these three issues:
- Is your passport is valied and when it will expries.
- Check Canadian passport validity and vistor visa requirements for the countries you plan to travel by visiting gc.ca. Some countries require that your passport be valid for three or six months beyond your date of return. Also, some countries may require ETA (Electronic Tarvel Autorization). On the Travel.gc.ca select your destination(s) and read the “Entry and exit requirements” subsection. Check if you need a visa or other travel authorization to go to or stay at your.
- Check Canadain Government advice and advisories by destination. gc.ca is the Government of Canada’s official source of travel information and advice, the Travel Advice and Advisories help you to make informed decisions and travel safely while you are outside Canada. Check the page for your destination often, because safety and security conditions may change.
When should you renew your passport?
It is recommended that you renew your passport before it expires because it taken in avarge 4 4 weeks for the Passport Program to process an application. Passport renewal processes can take longer during the busiest travel periods of the year, such as summer or winter holidays.
It is recommended that you renew your passport at least six months before you plan to travel. Most countries have information that requires your passport to be valid for at least six months in order to request your travel documents. This will give you more time to process your documents and make your reservations.
Why should you renew your passport before it expires?
This gives you time for your documents to be processed and ensures you can make your bookings, as most countries require you to have at least 6 months remaining on your passport to acquire travel documents. In other words, it is vital to make preparations in advance to ensure that your passport is ready when you need it and to easily complete passport procedures.
How to apply for a Canadian passport urgent processing in a weekend?
Call Passport Canada at 1-800-567-6868 for a weekend appointment. They're available Monday to Friday, with specific timings. This is strictly for emergencies and if your travel is over that upcoming weekend or holiday.
How to ger urgent, express or emergency weekend passport services:
If you need to create an emergency travel plan abroad, , you may be able to get one of these services:
- Urgent pick-up: You must to apply in Passport Progarm office in person. In most case you should be able to pick up your passport by the end of next business day.
- Express pick-up: You must to apply in Passport Progarm or Service Canada office in person. In tahe 2 tp 9 days to process an application. Some locations take at least 4 or 5 business days to process express applications.
- Emergency weekend or statutory holiday service. Call Passport Canada at 1-800-567-6868 for a weekend appointment. They're available Monday to Friday, with specific timings. This is strictly for emergencies and if your travel is over that upcoming weekend or holiday.
Can I use the valid visa in my old passport?
Yes. To travel to Canada using a valid visa in an old passport, you need to bring both
your old passport with the valid visa
You may need to explain why your old passport isn’t valid.
your new valid passport or travel document
Even though you can use a valid visa in an old passport, we recommend that you get a new visa in your valid passport to avoid delays at the border.
Is it possible to apply for a visa if my Canadian passport is about to expire
It is not recommended to apply for a visa if your passport is about to expire. Most countires require your pasport be valid for more than six months to issue a vistir visa.