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Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

Jenincanada

Newbie
May 25, 2022
8
4
Timeline of my daughter`s passport request

Online application

Application sent: 3/27/22
Application received: 3/29/22
CC charged:5/12/22
Passport and the originals received: 5/19/22

Timeline of my application

In-person application
Application date: 3/17/22
Called twice: They said application is "In progress"

I didnt take the original birth certificate translation of my daughter when I tried to submit it along with mine. So I sent it a week later. She got it first, I did not. Most of the friends who applied online got it faster than in-person application
 
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utopir

Star Member
Jul 24, 2019
51
18
UPDATE: got a call from my local office to fax them my flight itinerary and a letter authorizing them to charge my credit card the transfer fee. They will then print the passports and I can go pick them up.
 

Immigreat81

Hero Member
May 28, 2017
280
80
Timeline of my daughter`s passport request

Online application
Application sent: 3/27/22
Application received: 3/29/22
CC charged:5/12/22
Passport and the originals received: 5/19/22

Timeline of my application

In-person application
Application date: 3/17/22
Called twice: They said application is "In progress"

I didnt take the original birth certificate translation of my daughter when I tried to submit it along with mine. So I sent it a week later. She got it first, I did not. Most of the friends who applied online got it faster than in-person application
There's an option for online passport applications? How/where?
 
Feb 23, 2018
9
0
Timeline of my daughter`s passport request

Online application
Application sent: 3/27/22
Application received: 3/29/22
CC charged:5/12/22
Passport and the originals received: 5/19/22

Timeline of my application

In-person application
Application date: 3/17/22
Called twice: They said application is "In progress"

I didnt take the original birth certificate translation of my daughter when I tried to submit it along with mine. So I sent it a week later. She got it first, I did not. Most of the friends who applied online got it faster than in-person application
How did you get the passport? By Canada post in your mailbox? Or was it given in person by a CP associate?
 

VickiC

Full Member
Jan 30, 2019
31
58
Canada
Finally received!
Application delivered: March 15th
Credit Card charged: April 7th
First passport received (mine) - May 20th
Second passport received (spouse) - May 24th

Applications sent together in same envelope from Ontario to Gatineau, both charged on the same day. Caused me some stress over the weekend thinking 2nd passport might have a problem/be lost.

EDIT: In case anyone is interested, each passport and certificate were returned in the same envelope via Canada Post.
 
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mukicookie

Star Member
Jan 24, 2022
66
13
Finally received!
Application delivered: March 15th
Credit Card charged: April 7th
First passport received (mine) - May 20th
Second passport received (spouse) - May 24th

Applications sent together in same envelope from Ontario to Gatineau, both charged on the same day. Caused me some stress over the weekend thinking 2nd passport might have a problem/be lost.
did you apply in person or in Service Canada office? @VickiC
 

alexpolis007

Star Member
Aug 20, 2020
183
77
Finally received!
Application delivered: March 15th
Credit Card charged: April 7th
First passport received (mine) - May 20th
Second passport received (spouse) - May 24th

Applications sent together in same envelope from Ontario to Gatineau, both charged on the same day. Caused me some stress over the weekend thinking 2nd passport might have a problem/be lost.
congrats
 
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Deedle

Star Member
May 5, 2014
150
58
Finally received!
Application delivered: March 15th
Credit Card charged: April 7th
First passport received (mine) - May 20th
Second passport received (spouse) - May 24th

Applications sent together in same envelope from Ontario to Gatineau, both charged on the same day. Caused me some stress over the weekend thinking 2nd passport might have a problem/be lost.

EDIT: In case anyone is interested, each passport and certificate were returned in the same envelope via Canada Post.
This is a small beacon of hope for the rest of us! Congrats, enjoy your new freedom!
 

jo5huamartin

Newbie
May 19, 2022
5
1
UPDATE: got a call from my local office to fax them my flight itinerary and a letter authorizing them to charge my credit card the transfer fee. They will then print the passports and I can go pick them up.
Hey! I got the same call. Did they tell you what number to fax the information to? I found a tweet by passport canada with the apparent numbers( 1-819-953-4338 & 1-855-852-8316) Did you receive the same number(s) or something different?

I went to UPS and the fax's went through (both numbers) so they seem legit but its good to confirm.
 

pafj

Full Member
Nov 19, 2015
39
0
Hi,
I went to a Service Canada to apply for my passport on April 7th and I havent received it yet obviously. I called last week to transfer my file to a local office for urgent pick up but the agent told me its not guaranteed... Do you believe if I line up in a service canada passport center I can get it processed quickly? Would they accept to cancel the previous application and start an express based on my trip? I have a trip coming June 5th and I cannot miss it.
 

monaliza_332

Full Member
Aug 12, 2021
24
10
UPDATE: got a call from my local office to fax them my flight itinerary and a letter authorizing them to charge my credit card the transfer fee. They will then print the passports and I can go pick them up.
did they give you a pickup date? also is there any other way other than the fax because I do not have one.
 

Andy_ready

Star Member
Aug 7, 2017
111
35
Toronto
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2171
AOR Received.
17-11-2017
Hi,
I went to a Service Canada to apply for my passport on April 7th and I havent received it yet obviously. I called last week to transfer my file to a local office for urgent pick up but the agent told me its not guaranteed... Do you believe if I line up in a service canada passport center I can get it processed quickly? Would they accept to cancel the previous application and start an express based on my trip? I have a trip coming June 5th and I cannot miss it.
Yes please line up with proof of travel.
 
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a987

Star Member
May 23, 2022
80
16
Hello Anyone who mail the application using courier early May 2022? I applying child renewal and I call yesterday and was told it not in the system yet.