Canadian passports will cost more starting April 1st

Canadian passports will cost more starting April 1st

Starting April 1st, Canadians will have to pay more to obtain or renew their passports, the federal government announced. This is the first increase since 2013, reflecting inflation and rising production costs. Fees will rise to $163.50 for a 10-year adult passport, $122.50 for a 5-year passport, and $58.50 for a 5-year child passport.

Canadians can save a few dollars by submitting their application before the rate increase takes effect. Mail-in applications are subject to the rates in effect on the date they are processed, not the date they are mailed.

The government also encourages online renewal for passports that have expired or will expire within the next six months. This option is available if the current passport was issued within the last 15 years, has not been lost or stolen, and if the personal information remains unchanged. The online application process takes 20 business days and requires a photo that meets government standards.

Lastly, any complete application submitted on or after April 1 must be processed within 30 business days; otherwise, the fees paid will be automatically refunded.

This increase reflects an annual adjustment now required under the Service Fees Act and is part of the government’s effort to modernize and simplify access to travel documents.

Full details will be available here once the measure takes effect.