If you were age 16 or older when we issued your passport, your passport is valid for 10 years. If you were under 16 when we issued your passport, your passport is valid for 5 years. Find the Issue Date of your passport on the data page of your passport book or on the front of your passport card.
Submit your application Passport typeCAN$ 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) 120 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) 160 Child passport (0 to 15 years of age) 57
Young Travellers: For travellers younger than 18, an original birth certificate or non-government issued ID (e.g. a student card) is suggested but not mandatory, unless our Unaccompanied Minor Service is used. Fishing, hunting and boating licenses are no longer accepted as identification for domestic flights.
Adult passport application (age 16 or over) For an adult passport application, you will have to provide the following documents: A completed Adult General Passport application form (PPTC 040).
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.
All Canadian children (15 and younger) need their own passport to travel. After turning 16, they need to apply for an adult passport when their child passport expires. You must include all documents supporting the application each time you apply, even if the child previously had a passport.
For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted. It is advised to carry original and self-attested copies of parents passport to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), in case parents possess passport. For minor applicants, documents can be attested by parents.
If your kids are between 8 years old and 17 years old, they typically must have their own booked appointments. You can visit the DFA website to check if they could be eligible at the priority or courtesy lanes at a DFA Consular Office site.
You can apply for a first adult passport if all of the following apply: you're a British national. you're aged 16 or over (or will be in 3 weeks) you've never had a UK passport before.
If your kids are between 8 years old and 17 years old, they typically must have their own booked appointments. You can visit the DFA website to check if they could be eligible at the priority or courtesy lanes at a DFA Consular Office site.