Canadian Passport application

[rayrayray]

I used my family friend( Husband and wife both Canadian) as a guarantor & reference also used another family friend as second reference(Canadian). BUT you can use Canadian as your guarantor and permanent residency as references.

I submitted the following documents
- PPTC 153(06-2019) 7of 7 (for requirement checklist - applying for the first time so checked box 1,2,3,4 and 6 only and leave the one with Any valid Canadian travel document blank).
- Driver licence both front and back in one page and guarantor must signed by each side with date( two signatures with date)
- 2 Passport photos taken within last 6months and one certified by guarantor with date
- Original Canadian Citizenship Certificate
- Credit Card information
- I double check before sending by Canada post (Xpressport)

I became Canadian citizen in March 2020 but due corona virus all the Service Canada in Calgary was closed down( in person services). I read the news recently that Service Canada begins the gradual opening then I decided to send my Canadian passport application by mail (non urgent) with Canada post (Xpresspost) on August 9,2020 to passport program (Gatineau QC K1A0G3) and it was received on August 11 at 9:18am.

I contacted them on 21st Aug using the link : ( PROCESSING TIME)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/contact-passport-program.html

Got the following response on 24th of August 2020.
"Although we could have received your application, it has not been examined yet nor has a file been created in your name. Passport service have been suspended due to the COVID-19 situation. The processing of application will resume once the situation has been resolved
If you sent your passport application via courier or registered mail, we recommend that you communicate with the courier service provider in order to confirm that your passport application was delivered at the Passport Program.
For information concerning your passport application, please call 1-800-567-6868. Please do not reply to this email. We trust this information is of assistance to you."

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Good news

I received a Xpressport envelope from passport office in Brampton containing returned Canadian citizenship Certificate , Passport Canada official receipt with my name on it and Mail-out date when I will receive my passport and also a small paper saying in reference to your passport application , you will find enclosed the following documents then list of checked boxes but they only checked Credit card receipt and Certificate of Canadian citizenship.
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I contacted them again through the link on August 31, 2020 then received email on 2nd of September 2020

Your passport was sent to you by Xpresspost on August 28, 2020. The Canada Post item number is xxxxxxxxxxx You can track the delivery of your passport at www.canadapost.ca.

Warning: The status of an application can only be provided to the applicant.

VC
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With the Canadapost Xpressport tracking number given to me I was able to track it on Canadapost app on my phone
Item accepted Mississauga, ON Aug 28 at 1:11pm
Item processed Mississauga, ON Sept 01 at 7:55pm
Item arrived Calgary , AB Sept 3 at 1:39am
Item processed Calgary,AB at Sept 3 at 6:19am
Item out for delivery Calgary,AB Sept 3 at 7:46am
Delivered Calgary ,AB at 11:32 am

Canada post worker pressed my doorbell at 11:32am to delivery my Canadian passport.

Hi, do you remember including a prepaid envelope when sending the application or are the passport and citizenship proof document sent back at the Passport Office's expense?

 

[Ajkenniek]

Canada passport office will take care of the rest. Just send your application in one xpress post envelope.

 

[Bhupinder Singh08]

Hi, what is the current processing time for :
-Canadian passport renewal and
-for fresh passport for new born child?

 

[sydcarton]

I used my family friend( Husband and wife both Canadian) as a guarantor & reference also used another family friend as second reference(Canadian). BUT you can use Canadian as your guarantor and permanent residency as references.

I submitted the following documents
- PPTC 153(06-2019) 7of 7 (for requirement checklist - applying for the first time so checked box 1,2,3,4 and 6 only and leave the one with Any valid Canadian travel document blank).
- Driver licence both front and back in one page and guarantor must signed by each side with date( two signatures with date)
- 2 Passport photos taken within last 6months and one certified by guarantor with date
- Original Canadian Citizenship Certificate
- Credit Card information
- I double check before sending by Canada post (Xpressport)

I became Canadian citizen in March 2020 but due corona virus all the Service Canada in Calgary was closed down( in person services). I read the news recently that Service Canada begins the gradual opening then I decided to send my Canadian passport application by mail (non urgent) with Canada post (Xpresspost) on August 9,2020 to passport program (Gatineau QC K1A0G3) and it was received on August 11 at 9:18am.

I contacted them on 21st Aug using the link : ( PROCESSING TIME)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/contact-passport-program.html

Got the following response on 24th of August 2020.
"Although we could have received your application, it has not been examined yet nor has a file been created in your name. Passport service have been suspended due to the COVID-19 situation. The processing of application will resume once the situation has been resolved
If you sent your passport application via courier or registered mail, we recommend that you communicate with the courier service provider in order to confirm that your passport application was delivered at the Passport Program.
For information concerning your passport application, please call 1-800-567-6868. Please do not reply to this email. We trust this information is of assistance to you."

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Good news

I received a Xpressport envelope from passport office in Brampton containing returned Canadian citizenship Certificate , Passport Canada official receipt with my name on it and Mail-out date when I will receive my passport and also a small paper saying in reference to your passport application , you will find enclosed the following documents then list of checked boxes but they only checked Credit card receipt and Certificate of Canadian citizenship.
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I contacted them again through the link on August 31, 2020 then received email on 2nd of September 2020

Your passport was sent to you by Xpresspost on August 28, 2020. The Canada Post item number is xxxxxxxxxxx You can track the delivery of your passport at www.canadapost.ca.

Warning: The status of an application can only be provided to the applicant.

VC
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With the Canadapost Xpressport tracking number given to me I was able to track it on Canadapost app on my phone
Item accepted Mississauga, ON Aug 28 at 1:11pm
Item processed Mississauga, ON Sept 01 at 7:55pm
Item arrived Calgary , AB Sept 3 at 1:39am
Item processed Calgary,AB at Sept 3 at 6:19am
Item out for delivery Calgary,AB Sept 3 at 7:46am
Delivered Calgary ,AB at 11:32 am

Canada post worker pressed my doorbell at 11:32am to delivery my Canadian passport.

Hi!
Did you receive a tracking number for when they sent you your original citizenship certificate back?
Do you remember the time between you received that and getting your passport on Sep 3?
About to send my application and wanted to get an idea of a rough timeline. Thanks!!

 

[shine1429]

Did anyone used certified cheque instead of providing credit card number?

 

[Ajkenniek]

Hi!
Did you receive a tracking number for when they sent you your original citizenship certificate back?
Do you remember the time between you received that and getting your passport on Sep 3?
About to send my application and wanted to get an idea of a rough timeline. Thanks!!

Canadapost will give you tracking number and you can use Canadapost App to track your documents
Aug 11 to Sep3 2020
23days for me

 

[Abhishek901]

Is anyone able to fill the passport application PDF form electronically after downloading it? I can fill it on the browser but once I download it, I can't edit it anymore. The citizenship application form could be edited after downloading.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Is anyone able to fill the passport application PDF form electronically after downloading it? I can fill it on the browser but once I download it, I can't edit it anymore. The citizenship application form could be edited after downloading.

Download it first and then start editing it. Don't edit it on the browser. The problem is with Adobe Acrobat Reader, once you save the application, you can't continue editing it (This happened to me). You can use Foxit reader but the issue with Foxit reader is the QR code isn't being generated on the application form.

So, download > Fill application completely > Save it > Print it.

 

[vicked]

Hi is the in-person application allowed in GTA? What are requirements for express pickup?

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi is the in-person application allowed in GTA? What are requirements for express pickup?

Guess someone recently reported that they showed proof of travel and applied for Express Pickup (and it was in Mississauga PP office if I remember correctly).

 

[cool_boy007]

Hi can some one tell how long it takes for passport to come back after we apply first time .

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi can some one tell how long it takes for passport to come back after we apply first time .

Currently, it it taking 30 business days or more for normal passport (mail-in applications).

 

[Abhishek901]

Can I send my and my wife's application in one mail (but with separate envelopes for both)? Or does it have to be 2 separate mails?

Edit: found the answer. Yes, we can send in one mail.

 

[bellaluna]

Can I send my and my wife's application in one mail (but with separate envelopes for both)? Or does it have to be 2 separate mails?

Edit: found the answer. Yes, we can send in one mail.

Even paper clips or binder clips will work to organize the applications in the same mailing envelope.

 

[Jon Snow 2020]

Congratulations.

- Do the photocopies of ID documents etc that are mailed with the application need to be colored or black and white copies are fine?