Canadian Passport in person timeline

[Shinra_Tensei]

Hello, just a quick update: I applied in Laval QC in-person on September 22nd with no proof of travel and got my passport delivered on November 1st. It looks like the processing times went significantly down and that the new 20 business day timeline on the website is accurate.

 

[Shinra_Tensei]

Good evening,
I applied in person passeport at the meadowlands passeport office on the 18th of Octobre. At the time i had no travel date and they said it would be mailed out by the 16th of November. I now got my travel date in early december and i was wondering if i should call them to inform them of that knowing that Ottawa's office are very slow ? My guarantor even told me that he haven't got a call from them yet, does that mean that my application havent been processed yet ?

thank you

I'm not sure they call every single guarantor, I don't think so, but in my case, they called my guarantor and approved my application the same day, I got my passport in the mail less than a week later.
As far as your first question goes, it seems as if applications are moving a lot faster now, since it's been more than 10 business days from your application date, you can always call them and ask about a status update, and if they tell you that there has been no movement, it might be worth it to let them know about your travel plans.

 

[Farah2018]

Hi, if i include my drivers licence as support identity, it says "Your name as it appears on the document. In my driver's licence my last comes first then first name. do I need to write the last name first and then the first name?

 

[Shinra_Tensei]

Hi, if i include my drivers licence as support identity, it says "Your name as it appears on the document. In my driver's licence my last comes first then first name. do I need to write the last name first and then the first name?

I was in the same situation with an ON license and I wrote it in the same format shown: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME (last name first then first name and I separated them with a comma), everything went well with no issues.

 

[Farah2018]

I was in the same situation with an ON license and I wrote it in the same format shown: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME (last name first then first name and I separated them with a comma), everything went well with no issues.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[Farah2018]

Hello forum members, Is it okay to include 2 of my friends as references for passport application?

 

[Dzwony]

Just called the passport office and they said the application has been approved. Any idea how long it takes from approval to delivery? Thank you!

 

[dora115]

Hi, if i include my drivers licence as support identity, it says "Your name as it appears on the document. In my driver's licence my last comes first then first name. do I need to write the last name first and then the first name?

You can also use ON health card, it has correct order.

 

[Shinra_Tensei]

Just called the passport office and they said the application has been approved. Any idea how long it takes from approval to delivery? Thank you!

For me it took just under a week

 

[Shinra_Tensei]

Hello forum members, Is it okay to include 2 of my friends as references for passport application?

Yes. The only 2 restrictions for the references are: They can't be a guarantor and they can't be a family member. So as you long as your friends are aware and agree for you to use their contact info, are 18 or older and have known you for at least 2 years, there will be no issues. I advise you pick friends that are closer and know you well as the passport office can call them and start asking questions about you (your approximate height, your date of birth, your address, etc.)

 

[Farah2018]

Yes. The only 2 restrictions for the references are: They can't be a guarantor and they can't be a family member. So as you long as your friends are aware and agree for you to use their contact info, are 18 or older and have known you for at least 2 years, there will be no issues. I advise you pick friends that are closer and know you well as the passport office can call them and start asking questions about you (your approximate height, your date of birth, your address, etc.)

Thanks for your reply.

 

[Dzwony]

For me it took just under a week

Thanks! Makes me feel better considering I've to travel on December 3rd. Much appreciated!

 

[wvul]

1. Applied in-person at the Whitby Passport office on the Oct 25th (no appointment)
2. Passport was issued on Oct 31st and was
3. delivered home this morning (Nov 3rd).

Just requested normal processing.

Its funny - I applied for citizenship in mid 2019 and waited 40+ months for my oath (which thankfully was in-person) and then get my passport in about a week.

 

[Sezar_Canada]

ort forum.

Hi everyone I applied in person Service Canada Toronto Lawrence Square with no show travel date Aug 31 still no sign. but officer told me 17 weeks.

 

[Doom__V]

1. Applied in-person at the Whitby Passport office on the Oct 25th (no appointment)
2. Passport was issued on Oct 31st and was
3. delivered home this morning (Nov 3rd).

Just requested normal processing.

Its funny - I applied for citizenship in mid 2019 and waited 40+ months for my oath (which thankfully was in-person) and then get my passport in about a week.

Did you go early morning or do they accept walk in throughout the day? Can i go for a walk in at 3 pm?

i am planning to go to Mississauga office.