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Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

indeedw

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Jan 12, 2022
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I want to share my current timeline for mail-in application:
- Family applications for our first Canadian passport (3 adults + 1 minor).
- Mailed out altogether in one envelope on Dec 21, 2021 from Toronto, Ontario.
- Received on Dec 23, 2021 at Gatineau, Quebec.
- Credit card charged for all applications on Jan 07, 2022.

Based on what I'm reading here, I'm expecting to get the passport by the week of Jan 23. I'll keep my fingers crossed and I'll repost when there are updates.
 
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yaacoub89

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May 21, 2016
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So based on what i read it is taking a month approx to get the new passport correct? my application delivered in Gatineau on Jan/07/2022 anyone can just give me some hope when i can expect it? even if not true but i will be happy if i know from your experience thank you :).
 

Orgcom

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So based on what i read it is taking a month approx to get the new passport correct? my application delivered in Gatineau on Jan/07/2022 anyone can just give me some hope when i can expect it? even if not true but i will be happy if i know from your experience thank you :).
Do status request:
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/rs-vd/stat-eng.aspx

When I did it second time, I received an email with FedEx tracking number…
 

AntK

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Jan 13, 2022
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- Application Sent: November 26, 2021
- Application Delivered: November 29, 2021

Mailed to Gatineau via Canada Post. Credit card charged December 7
December 23, 2021 called service center, told application in process.
January 1, 2022 Web request sent.
January 6, 2022 Response received that file approved, passport being printed.
January 12 - Still no passport, will request tracking.

- Passport Printed:
- Passport Tracking Details received:
- Passport Received:
- Citizenship Certificate tracking details received:
- Citizenship Certificate Received:
 
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Almostther

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Jan 17, 2016
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My child's application was delivered on November 29th, Credit card hasn't been charged yet. waiting till tomorrow else will give them a call on Monday, Jan 17th.
 

AntK

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Jan 13, 2022
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- Application Sent: November 26, 2021
- Application Delivered: November 29, 2021

Mailed to Gatineau via Canada Post. Credit card charged December 7
December 23, 2021 called service center, told application in process.
January 1, 2022 Web request sent.
January 6, 2022 Response received that file approved, passport being printed.
January 12 - Still no passport, will request tracking.

- Passport Printed:
- Passport Tracking Details received:
- Passport Received: January 13, 2021
- Citizenship Certificate tracking details received:
- Citizenship Certificate Received: January 13, 2021

Passport and Citizenship Certificate included in same envelope.
7 weeks total processing time
 

yaacoub89

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May 21, 2016
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- Application Sent: November 26, 2021
- Application Delivered: November 29, 2021

Mailed to Gatineau via Canada Post. Credit card charged December 7
December 23, 2021 called service center, told application in process.
January 1, 2022 Web request sent.
January 6, 2022 Response received that file approved, passport being printed.
January 12 - Still no passport, will request tracking.

- Passport Printed:
- Passport Tracking Details received:
- Passport Received: January 13, 2021
- Citizenship Certificate tracking details received:
- Citizenship Certificate Received: January 13, 2021

Passport and Citizenship Certificate included in same envelope.
7 weeks total processing time
Congratulations
 
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Snowisland

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Has anyone actually had their guarantor or references called? My cc was charged but my guarantor has not been called so far. Thanks.
 

yaacoub89

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Has anyone actually had their guarantor or references called? My cc was charged but my guarantor has not been called so far. Thanks.
They say they may call them but as far as i know they don’t call, they call only in applications when is difficult to identify the applicant only but from all friends i know no guarantor received a call.
 
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yaacoub89

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Has anyone actually had their guarantor or references called? My cc was charged but my guarantor has not been called so far. Thanks.
Can you please share when you applied i am waiting for my cc to get charged i applied or application received in Gatineau on Jan 7th 2022
 

Snowisland

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Right after the credit card is charged your passport is marked as “in production” but same as “under examination” - it can take a week or weeks, before it’s mailed (it’s just what they say, not what is actually happening)
In my case I made a complaint so they follow up with me, I will be calling them myself next week, you have to keep calling, every office is different, and you are from the USA, yours might take even longer and a different story altogether
Why is it different if you are from USA? Thanks.