Passport apply after oath same day

[uncomfortable]

Really??

Biometric passports I believe have fingerprints in the chip, so you need to go in person for that reason.

 

[uncomfortable]

What difference do 48 hours make? None..

That really depends on personal circumstances. I have to travel quite a lot, and after I become Canadian (hopefully soon) I need to have a Canadian passport to be able to return home, since it is a requirement that all dual citizens return to Canada using their Canadian Passport.

My fear is that they will schedule the oath while I'm out of the country and I can't just make a "quick dash back" because I would have to obtain a passport after the oath. So this topic is of interest to me.

 

[sylviabenita]

Biometric passports I believe have fingerprints in the chip, so you need to go in person for that reason.

Oh I didn’t know that. I was thinking I can apply through Canada post.

 

[hfinkel]

Hey

My question did any one have experience to apply for a passport same day after OATH CEREMONY. I know during oath ceremony they advise us to wait at least 48 hours for update information in system.But i heard from fellows and this forum people applied after oath same day and its work for them.

Thanks

I'd be inclined to follow the speed of processing of the office that handled my application.

If I went through the process in Calgary where the IRCC office processes more quickly, I'd be tempted to apply sooner.
I am in Vancouver, where the processing is slower so I will be more likely to wait the recommended 48 hours.

 

[canvis2006]

Fingerprints are NOT taken for Cdn passports.
Applying through CanadaPost will take longer, plus u will need to submit originals to them and it takes 2-3 weeks atleast.

Best to apply in person at passport office. You should be able to apply by next day.
You can try same day and see if passport office is able to do it. Otherwise apply in 1-2 days.

Get a 10-yr validity so that you're carefree for longer time than getting the 5-yr validity.
But make sure you attend the oath and get the certificate!

 

[elie72]

Biometric passports I believe have fingerprints in the chip, so you need to go in person for that reason.

Biometric passports do not include fingerprints . They only include a digital photo and the same information available on page 2 of the passport.

 

[vancouverbc2013]

What difference do 48 hours make? None..

To you none... to others everything.

 

[uncomfortable]

Fingerprints are NOT taken for Cdn passports.
Applying through CanadaPost will take longer, plus u will need to submit originals to them and it takes 2-3 weeks atleast.

Best to apply in person at passport office. You should be able to apply by next day.
You can try same day and see if passport office is able to do it. Otherwise apply in 1-2 days.

Get a 10-yr validity so that you're carefree for longer time than getting the 5-yr validity.
But make sure you attend the oath and get the certificate!

Yes it looks like Canadian passports to not contain fingerprints. That's why you can also apply by mail.

 

[adilmk123]

My oath was last friday 23 feb. I tried today 26th feb monday and they told me im not in the system and asked me to come tomorrow. I hope im in the system by tomorrow. I have a flight for coming friday.

 

[sylviabenita]

Biometric passports do not include fingerprints . They only include a digital photo and the same information available on page 2 of the passport.

So possible through Canada post I think. Thanks

 

[canvis2006]

My oath was last friday 23 feb. I tried today 26th feb monday and they told me im not in the system and asked me to come tomorrow. I hope im in the system by tomorrow. I have a flight for coming friday.

make sure your references and guarantor are ready to take call from passport office.......they will probably be called since u have urgent request for passport

 

[adilmk123]

make sure your references and guarantor are ready to take call from passport office.......they will probably be called since u have urgent request for passport

Yes they called my wife today but she didnt pick up the phone. Then they called me and told me that your guarantor is not picking up, i said wait let me wake her up. Lol.

Though they asked me to visit passport office again as they need to manually verify it.

 

[emamabd]

One reason people do that, Coffee, is because if you have to leave work and get your family together and travel to the Federal building, it's nice to be able to put in your passport application at that time instead of having to do it all again.

Probably makes sense - but fyi - there are passport offices that open on Saturdays too. We have at least 2 in the Greater Toronto Area, one in Brampton and the other in Whitby. Not sure where you are located, but its worth to find out if there are any in your area.

 

[adilmk123]

One simple trick. If you ecas shows COMPLETE that means you are on the system and you can apply.

 

[verveiko]

One simple trick. If you ecas shows COMPLETE that means you are on the system and you can apply.

That's interesting. I became citizen on March 9th, which is Friday. They told us to apply at least after 3 business days, but I will try on Monday. ECAS shows COMPLETE.