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Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

Deedle

Star Member
May 5, 2014
150
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I called today and after 500+ tries I got through. Was 260th in line and was on hold for over an hour but finally got to talk to someone. My application had been received and was in progress but probably won’t be ready for my travel on July 10th so he advised me to call back on the 23rd so they can initiate a transfer to a local office.
 

canv_1234

Star Member
Aug 27, 2020
56
23
I called today and after 500+ tries I got through. Was 260th in line and was on hold for over an hour but finally got to talk to someone. My application had been received and was in progress but probably won’t be ready for my travel on July 10th so he advised me to call back on the 23rd so they can initiate a transfer to a local office.
What is your timeline like?
 

omgjvill

Member
May 26, 2022
19
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I called in today and asked for a status update. They weren't able to provide me with an update or file number so they told me to call again next week once I've passed the 8 week mark and ask for another status update. I'm guessing it's going to be another 4-6 weeks???

- Application Sent: April 23, 2022 from BC
- Application Delivered: April 27, 2022 to Mississauga
- Travel Date: August 20, 2022
- CC Charged: Still waiting
 

canv_1234

Star Member
Aug 27, 2020
56
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I called in today and asked for a status update. They weren't able to provide me with an update or file number so they told me to call again next week once I've passed the 8 week mark and ask for another status update. I'm guessing it's going to be another 4-6 weeks???

- Application Sent: April 23, 2022 from BC
- Application Delivered: April 27, 2022 to Mississauga
- Travel Date: August 20, 2022
- CC Charged: Still waiting
Have applied to a different location (Gatineau) but now the normal processing time is 9 weeks and by the looks of it, it looks like it easily surpasses 12 weeks mark for a lot of folks.

I applied on 28th March and its been 12+ weeks and I am still waiting
 
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omgjvill

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May 26, 2022
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Have applied to a different location (Gatineau) but now the normal processing time is 9 weeks and by the looks of it, it looks like it easily surpasses 12 weeks mark for a lot of folks.

I applied on 28th March and its been 12+ weeks and I am still waiting
Yup I think you're right with timelines possibly hitting 12+ weeks. My CC hasn't even been charged yet and I'm at week 7.
 
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latestbot

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Jan 4, 2015
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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Have applied to a different location (Gatineau) but now the normal processing time is 9 weeks and by the looks of it, it looks like it easily surpasses 12 weeks mark for a lot of folks.

I applied on 28th March and its been 12+ weeks and I am still waiting
Now I am thinking that I should have really done a walk-in (Maybe paid someone to stay in line for me lol)

Umm, I wonder if I should just book a ticket somewhere & ask them to expedite my application? Is this possible?

I am thinking of doing a trip to Amsterdam / London UK in October. Should I wait a bit more before doing anything?
 
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CC79

Star Member
Apr 9, 2015
105
13
124
Toronto, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-08-2015
AOR Received.
17-09-2015
File Transfer...
19-10-2015 SA Email 30-10-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
21-07-2015
Passport Req..
08-03-2016
VISA ISSUED...
11-04-2016
LANDED..........
08-06-2016
Preface, I know they said not to make plans prior to receiving the passports but had to before I run out of hotels.

Attending a wedding in the US July 6th.

Submitted our passport application April 13th at Service Canada in Milton ON.

They said to expect the passports by May20th if not call the passport office.

Yesterday was the 9th week marker and been calling the passport office and it's just an automated message. Also did an online status update on their intake.

Any tips? Just hoping I don't my my best friends wedding.
 

CC79

Star Member
Apr 9, 2015
105
13
124
Toronto, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-08-2015
AOR Received.
17-09-2015
File Transfer...
19-10-2015 SA Email 30-10-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
21-07-2015
Passport Req..
08-03-2016
VISA ISSUED...
11-04-2016
LANDED..........
08-06-2016
I called in today and asked for a status update. They weren't able to provide me with an update or file number so they told me to call again next week once I've passed the 8 week mark and ask for another status update. I'm guessing it's going to be another 4-6 weeks???

- Application Sent: April 23, 2022 from BC
- Application Delivered: April 27, 2022 to Mississauga
- Travel Date: August 20, 2022
- CC Charged: Still waiting
What number are you calling?
 

fotkifolkslove

Hero Member
Dec 7, 2011
240
9
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I mailed my passport application to Gatineau on March 11th, then requested urgent processing because I needed to travel soon. I picked up the passport at my local office on May 5th. I still haven't received back my citizenship certificate.

Damn man this is so scary.

My transfer to local office was cancelled for some weird reasons and I requested the original documents back 2 weeks ago and still not here. Whats goin on. I dont know.
 

scuba ken

Star Member
May 13, 2013
79
84
Have applied to a different location (Gatineau) but now the normal processing time is 9 weeks and by the looks of it, it looks like it easily surpasses 12 weeks mark for a lot of folks.

I applied on 28th March and its been 12+ weeks and I am still waiting
I applied 4th April, they charged my cc last night, so, hoping another couple of weeks to Go ?
 

a987

Star Member
May 23, 2022
80
16
reading recent post, it seen mail to difference location have difference time line.
usually you got CC about a month and 1-2 month before you got the passport back
 

GuyanaGirl

Hero Member
Jul 4, 2016
751
313
Visa Office......
Kitchener
App. Filed.......
July, 20th 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Requested a transfer yesterday to the Kitchener office . Hoping to hear from them soon . A little surprised they haven’t called yet because other stories I’ve read recently indicate they call really quickly
 

LNGHYNH

Member
Jun 13, 2022
13
9
Requested a transfer yesterday to the Kitchener office . Hoping to hear from them soon . A little surprised they haven’t called yet because other stories I’ve read recently indicate they call really quickly
I put in a transfer request to the Mississauga office on June 9 for travel June 24. I still haven't received a call, but they said I should receive one by June 20 or 21. We're getting really anxious here.
 

GuyanaGirl

Hero Member
Jul 4, 2016
751
313
Visa Office......
Kitchener
App. Filed.......
July, 20th 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
I put in a transfer request to the Mississauga office on June 9 for travel June 24. I still haven't received a call, but they said I should receive one by June 20 or 21. We're getting really anxious here.
I completely understand the anxiety ! They really leave it down to the 11th hour