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Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

CaBeaver

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Dec 15, 2018
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Ohh..I applied March 3rd. And i called then last tuesday when the lady told me my application is under review and there was no other info. Then on friday i see finally my cc was charged.
Have you tried calling them? She told me in general the processing time fot applications is 6 weeks.
Yes, I called last Friday. No issue in my application "so far" as I was told, and it's still in examination, then was told to call back in 2-3 weeks. I don't think even 6 weeks is accurate these day.
 

Karo10

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Probably it's still in examination, otherwise she would have mentioned had it been approved or dispatched. It makes sense given the nature of Passport Canada they said there is no note, they don't want to be held accountable. Even if it's there they would lie, as they lie about the 20 business days processing time. They told you to call back in 2 weeks?
I applied with in person at service canada..no she just said call back again.. on the recipt says april 6th expected shipping date..
 

mpsqra

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Yes, I called last Friday. No issue in my application "so far" as I was told, and it's still in examination, then was told to call back in 2-3 weeks. I don't think even 6 weeks is accurate these day.
I applied 27 FEB 2022
 
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Elchinec

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Has anybody had experience with transferring their in-mail application to the local office and getting their passport on time 2-3 weeks before their actual travel date?
 

Akki045

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Yes, I called last Friday. No issue in my application "so far" as I was told, and it's still in examination, then was told to call back in 2-3 weeks. I don't think even 6 weeks is accurate these day.
Ohh i was hoping after CC being charged it is fast.. disappointing to know it can still take weeks..☹
By any chance do you know if they send the certificate and passport in a single mail or multiple?
 

mpsqra

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Ohh i was hoping after CC being charged it is fast.. disappointing to know it can still take weeks..☹
By any chance do you know if they send the certificate and passport in a single mail or multiple?
most of the time separate mail,,,, some times together,,,
 

tarekh

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Hi All,
I see my CC was charged by the passport office last friday. Does anyone know how much time it takes to get the passport after this?
I want to call them to get the tracking number. How long should i wait to call them?
We have the same timeline. We can't predict the remaining time. I've seen most received the pp from 4 to 11 working days and others reached 33 and didn't receive yet. Try to give them a call. I tried and waited for 2 hrs and line was disconnected. Let us know, please.
 

rememberme

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We have the same timeline. We can't predict the remaining time. I've seen most received the pp from 4 to 11 working days and others reached 33 and didn't receive yet. Try to give them a call. I tried and waited for 2 hrs and line was disconnected. Let us know, please.
Can you please share the number to call at?
 

CaBeaver

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I applied with in person at service canada..no she just said call back again.. on the recipt says april 6th expected shipping date..
I know you applied at service Canada. They don't give you expected date when you mail your application.
 

CaBeaver

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Ohh i was hoping after CC being charged it is fast.. disappointing to know it can still take weeks..☹
By any chance do you know if they send the certificate and passport in a single mail or multiple?
Not all applications are the same. I am telling my personal experience. You never know. Yours maybe approved this week. What's your office by the way? The office that charged your CC?

As for the certificate and passport, recently I have been reading applicants receiving them together in one envelope for most cases.
 

CaBeaver

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We have the same timeline. We can't predict the remaining time. I've seen most received the pp from 4 to 11 working days and others reached 33 and didn't receive yet. Try to give them a call. I tried and waited for 2 hrs and line was disconnected. Let us know, please.
I completed 30 business days since I submitted my application, and still nothing. Call them at 7:30 am EDT. You will get through in 30 minutes.
 

Snowisland

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Mine with Gatineau, too. A common thread for the delay I assume. I saw people with other offices like Whitby progress faster. I am sorry there is no news for you. I called today and was told no issues on your file. So why is the delay, I asked. Was told Covid BS. I filed a complaint yesterday. Let's see if they are serious about complaints as they claim to be and talk to me to address my dissatisfaction
I filed a complaint on March 3rd and have had no response. I try to call often and either the call did not go through, fast busy signal or sit waiting for 300 calls ahead, only to have my call disconnected.
 
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