Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

[elgaaato]

india visa is very fast, if you have right reason you get it within a week. I got it in 3 business days by getting emergency appointment at sampark.

Hi, I need an emergency visa, applied on Sampark, here is the result I got : https://www.dropbox.com/s/z3xt7ucbnke5rbb/Sampark.png?dl=0

What does it mean ? Can I apply in person ? At which office should I go ? At the consulate ? At the BLS office ?

Please share your exerience.

 

[stimitak]

just picked up my passport at the post office.
Applied in person at service Canada on May 19 , no travel date , no urgency.
Almost exactly 17 weeks plus mailing time .

I applied on 06-Jun at Service Canada in person. This is my 17th week. Wondering how much mailing time I should add?

 

[naeembadil]

Hi everyone, I had a quick question regarding the passport application. I have a few questions for anyone in a similar situation:

Section 1:
Mother's surname at birth: if I was adopted and don't know my birth mother's surname, what do I put for this? do I use my adoptive mother's surname?

Section 2:
Guarantor: just wanted to confirm, can this be a relative, like an aunt or uncle?

Section 7:
For employment section, if I am still working for the employer currently what do you put as end date? can you leave this blank since I don't have a end date as of now?

Thanks in advance for any help with these.

Section 2: guarantor could be any one who know to you .
Section3: you can put the date you are apply for passport as of end date.

 

[yutaeren]

How long after getting my certificate back can I expect to receive my passport?

 

[leka]

I applied on 06-Jun at Service Canada in person. This is my 17th week. Wondering how much mailing time I should add?

Applied on June 7th, still waiting as well. Probably 1 more week for mailing time

 

[mostlye]

Oh wow, wanted to check other's experiences to see where I'm at currently. It seems like the govt. now operates at ludicrous speeds.

From ON to QC (first time application, marked 46 days or more)
Sent: Aug 22
Received: Aug 24
CC Charged: Aug 26

I hope everything goes well from now on. I'll write an update post once I receive the passport.

Citizenship Certificate received: Sep 27

I'm now waiting for my passport.

 

[chatknight]

Finally this journey truly over!!!!
Application sent: June 1st, delivered on June 3rd, mail application, no travel plan, from Edmonton AB.
CC Charged: July 8th
Passport received: Sep 26th
Certification received: Sep 27th
Almost 17 weeks

 

[shekhar78]

Received passports for my kids and spouse. Still waiting for mine. Hopefully should get it in in next day or 2.

We applied for our passport (2 adults + 2 kids) from Service Canada location. No travel plans, no follow ups.

Applied on: May 24th.
CC Charged: Same day
3 passports received: Sep 28th

So 18+ weeks.

 

[Ahmedgull]

Hi all,

Quick update - husband’s passport just got delievered. Issue date was Sept 9th!

did you have proof for travel?

 

[mmoin]

did you have proof for travel?

No proof for travel was included in our applications - only travel dates.

 

[kaustubhsaha]

Hi

I went to the Etobicoke Service Canada centre as per the scheduled appointment in July 1st week and submitted my passport application. The citizenship certificate was returned immediately. I was given a file number for reference and was told that the expected dispatch date is September 15th - its been almost 2 weeks past September 15th but I haven't received my passport yet.

I raised a request here (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/check-passport-travel-document-application.html) asking for status. It's been a week and I haven't received any response yet. I tried calling the number provided in the acknowledgement receipt but it keeps on telling me to use the website to raise a status enquiry request

So my questions are:
1. Is there any alternate way to track the status of my passport application ?
2. Does Service Canada actually stick to the expected dispatch dates ? Is it normal to not receive the passport even after 2 weeks have elapsed since the expected dispatch date ?

Any insights would be helpful

 

[Ahmedgull]

applied for my passport today with the Travel on November 1st.
I was told by the agent at Service Canada that I should be getting my passport by October 28. Hope it comes on that date.

 

[Ahmedgull]

No proof for travel was included in our applications - only travel dates.

what was your expected return date on your receipt?

 

[Ahmedgull]

I applied by mail 10 days ago. My credit card was charged yesterday and today one of my references was called. I'm very surprised how quick this is going. Keeping my fingers crossed for fast processing.

Did they contact your guarantor or references?

 

[mmoin]

what was your expected return date on your receipt?

Sorry, I’m not sure which receipt you’re referring to?