Get or renew a Canadian passport
First adult passport with a guarantor and references, or a simpler renewal (also online) for adults who already have one.
What you need
- New passport: proof of Canadian citizenship, ID, a guarantor and 2 references
- Renewal: your current or recent adult passport (no guarantor or proof of citizenship needed)
- 2 identical 50 × 70 mm photos, taken within 6 months
- Online renewal: a digital JPEG photo from a commercial photographer
Step by step
- Check whether you can renew or need a new application
- Get your photos from a commercial photographer (ask for the digital file too)
- Fill in the form and get the guarantor's signature if it's a new passport
- Submit in person at Service Canada, by mail or, for eligible renewals, online
- Pay the fee and keep your receipt
Where to apply
Canadian passports (canada.ca) · canada.ca
The app helps with
Tips to get it right the first time
- Child passports can't be renewed: a new application is needed each time.
- Home-printed photos are not accepted.
- If you need the passport urgently, apply in person instead of online.
Save the checklist in the app and tick items off as you gather them.
Reviewed on October 19, 2026 · source: canada.ca. Requirements and costs are for reference and may change without notice: confirm them with the official source before you go. We are not affiliated with any institution.