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Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

Celina1996

Newbie
Apr 27, 2022
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3
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Can I walk into a service canada and ask for a transfer since my trip is in less then 25 business days even though I sent my application by mail?
 

Markham12

Newbie
Apr 23, 2022
2
1
Can I walk into a service canada and ask for a transfer since my trip is in less then 25 business days even though I sent my application by mail?
I have the same exact problem as yours. I was wondering if I should just go in person until somebody answers me. I mailed mine on March 9th and it's been 7 weeks. I'm traveling in a week.
 
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Corgi

Star Member
Jun 11, 2018
63
45
Credit card finally got charged today! Hooray!

Application delivered to Mississauga from BC: Feb 25
Had previously requested two status updates via the online form: took weeks to get a response to either, both saying under examination.
Also filled out the online complaint form On April 21st. No acknowledgement of that so far.
Called yesterday to ask for a status update, still under examination. Let them know I have travel plans and will be initiating the transfer on May 9th.
Credit card charged today (April 30) from Brampton.

45 business days so far (9 weeks).
 

Sque

Star Member
Jan 11, 2020
68
46
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Mississauga
LANDED..........
29-06-2014
Thank goodness, I finally received call from Passport Canada yesterday morning. My transfer is approved and I should pick up passport Wednesday evening, my flight is early Thursday morning. I was charged only $20 for the transfer, the agent said it's because the delays were not my fault.
 

UnleashedFX

Hero Member
Oct 21, 2016
215
127
Is it possible to apply for the passport while outside Canada? For example, can I attend the oath, receive my certificate, travel somewhere and apply from there? Just curious..
 

Radium

Hero Member
Apr 12, 2013
274
87
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-M
NOC Code......
INLAND
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
September 18, 2014
AOR Received.
May 28. 2015
Med's Done....
August 18, 2014
Is it possible to apply for the passport while outside Canada? For example, can I attend the oath, receive my certificate, travel somewhere and apply from there? Just curious..
No, you cannot attend citizenship oath while you are abroad.
 

Radium

Hero Member
Apr 12, 2013
274
87
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-M
NOC Code......
INLAND
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
September 18, 2014
AOR Received.
May 28. 2015
Med's Done....
August 18, 2014
WTH! My passport application got to Gatineau on Apr 22nd and my CC was charged on Apr 27th. That was so fast. Applying from the US…
That’s cause you paid premium on your passport (C$260)
 
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harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
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Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
WTH! My passport application got to Gatineau on Apr 22nd and my CC was charged on Apr 27th. That was so fast. Applying from the US…
Please post whenever you receive the passport as it will be helpful for me to know the processing time for US applicants.
 
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UnleashedFX

Hero Member
Oct 21, 2016
215
127
No, you cannot attend citizenship oath while you are abroad.
Thanks for the reply, but my question was if I attend the oath in Canada and receive the certificate, can I travel abroad and apply for a passport with the certificate from abroad?
 

CitizenSoon

Hero Member
Sep 19, 2018
202
35
Yeah, I think they closed the help desk. It used to take you to the waiting list or just the line will be busy but now one you select language, a recorded voice will be played on how to apply for passport and disconnect the call.
Exactly, this is what is happening.

Application sent on Jan 29
CC charged on Feb 16
Status request on Feb 28
Status requested on Mar 25, received on Apr 15, File is in examination
 
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Steve_Can

Full Member
Dec 7, 2020
29
16
I am writing passport application, but I haven't received my certificate.
My question is:
Is the certificate number same as UCI number, and the date of issue same as the day of oath ceremony?
Thanks.