Guys I highly recommend calling the office...they told me right away when my passport will be mailed out. She said if everything goes well it will be mailed out on August 3rd. She said it's currently at the examination stage. My CC has't been charged yet, if it's not charged next week, I will call again. They are very nice and polite
Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines
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However if you are in BC the passport offices are op
1 (800) 567-6868
tried calling today it don’t even connect I get a number busy tone.
1 (800) 567-6868
Today Business Day 24 and counting
Application received Jun 15
CC Charged June 24
Waiting Patiently.....
Application received Jun 15
CC Charged June 24
Waiting Patiently.....
Randomly is what I am observing. Gatineau sends them off to different (not necessarily local) offices to process.
Mine was processed in Ottawa (Ottawa Downtown, not Gatineau) and I'm in the GTA. Have seen other GTA people have theirs processed in London, Mississauga, Scarborough and even Halifax.
In-person (walk-in) services are open for new passport applications but depends on the office. Damn.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/new-adult-passport/apply-how.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/new-adult-passport/apply-how.html
Speaking of random, I'm also based in the GTA and my citizenship certificate and credit card receipt came from Kelowna, BC, (yes, I did ship it to Gatineau, QC) so I'm guessing that's where my passport will come from.
It does say to apply in person if you need your passport in less than 25 business days, so I guess that is the new mail-in application standard. Well, I honestly don't mind the mail application option. If you're in no rush, it's convenient.
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Finally got thru to them since it’s the 21st business day and work wants me to cross the border next month. Agent was nice but she said she has no info other than to say it’s in process and I asked if she can tell me if the certificate is coming back atleast she said no and the system isn’t showing any tracking numbers to give me. She said 20 days no longer apply since they have a backlog and expect it to take 30-45 days.
I too got through today as well. called at 0802 - 67 callers ahead and got through after 47 mins in the querue. Business Day 25
Very similar message. No target date no tracking numbers. Agent was polite but had no information. Said we have thousands of applications and to call back next week.
At least I dont have to go and check my mailbox several times a day for this week....
Looks like walk-in (without appointment) is opening up right now for both passport office and service Canada.Speaking of random, I'm also based in the GTA and my citizenship certificate and credit card receipt came from Kelowna, BC, (yes, I did ship it to Gatineau, QC) so I'm guessing that's where my passport will come from.
It does say to apply in person if you need your passport in less than 25 business days, so I guess that is the new mail-in application standard. Well, I honestly don't mind the mail application option. If you're in no rush, it's convenient.
If you live near a passport office and it opens at 8 AM, you might have to go there by 7AM and you might be able to submit your passport application in person. I assume that you can also apply for the "Express Pickup" option if need be.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/new-adult-passport/apply-how.html
And the agent asked me for my application number - not sure which one they referred to.
but then last name and DOB extra were used to verify identity.
but then last name and DOB extra were used to verify identity.
Did not clip or stapled just left the cardboard holder shoppers gave me inside the package