+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

how long does it take to get Canadian passport after applying for it

dell

Star Member
Jun 27, 2012
152
0
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I was wondering how long does it take to get Canadian passport. I applied immediately at the local service Canada location after my citizenship oath. It has been two weeks since i put it in. The receipt given to me states one full month for processing but does it take a full month though ?

I know a passport office will process it in less than two weeks but there wasn't one where I live so dropped it off at the local service canada office.
 

canvis2006

Champion Member
Dec 27, 2009
2,383
309
Toronto
Visa Office......
Paris, France
NOC Code......
FC4 - PGP
App. Filed.......
May 2009
Doc's Request.
March 2012
File Transfer...
Jan. 2013
Med's Request
May 2013
Passport Req..
July 2013
VISA ISSUED...
August 2013
LANDED..........
Sept 2013
Call the Passport Canada office helpline, perhaps they can let you know the status.
Get their number on their website
 

screech339

VIP Member
Apr 2, 2013
7,887
553
Category........
Visa Office......
Vegreville
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2012
AOR Received.
20-11-2012
Med's Done....
18-07-2012
Interview........
17-06-2013
LANDED..........
17-06-2013
I was wondering how long does it take to get Canadian passport. I applied immediately at the local service Canada location after my citizenship oath. It has been two weeks since i put it in. The receipt given to me states one full month for processing but does it take a full month though ?

I know a passport office will process it in less than two weeks but there wasn't one where I live so dropped it off at the local service canada office.
Application submitted at services Canada, passport are mailed 20 business days later. In other words, 1 month after submitting application plus mailing time.
 

Godzilla9

Hero Member
Sep 22, 2012
481
112
I was wondering how long does it take to get Canadian passport. I applied immediately at the local service Canada location after my citizenship oath. It has been two weeks since i put it in. The receipt given to me states one full month for processing but does it take a full month though ?

I know a passport office will process it in less than two weeks but there wasn't one where I live so dropped it off at the local service canada office.
Processing time is 10 business days, add posting time of up to 4 days and this is your max timeline. This max timeline will increase if you apply not at Service Canada but at their agent. In this case the processing time will be up to 40 calendar days.
 

PMM

VIP Member
Jun 30, 2005
25,494
1,950
Hi

Processing time is 10 business days, add posting time of up to 4 days and this is your max timeline. This max timeline will increase if you apply not at Service Canada but at their agent. In this case the processing time will be up to 40 calendar days.
1.
Urgent and express services are not available at all locations. Check the service location map to find out which passport offices offer express and urgent service. You must apply in person for urgent or express service. A proof of upcoming travel is required for urgent service and may be required for express service. Additional fees also apply.

  • Urgent pick-up: By the end of the next business day
  • Express pick-up: 2 to 9 business days
I
 

dell

Star Member
Jun 27, 2012
152
0
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Processing time is 10 business days, add posting time of up to 4 days and this is your max timeline. This max timeline will increase if you apply not at Service Canada but at their agent. In this case the processing time will be up to 40 calendar days.
It says on my receipt that it will take one month, the reason I posted on here was because I was curious to know if it really took the full one month or did they mail it back to you in 2.5 weeks or 3 weeks.
 

Godzilla9

Hero Member
Sep 22, 2012
481
112
It says on my receipt that it will take one month, the reason I posted on here was because I was curious to know if it really took the full one month or did they mail it back to you in 2.5 weeks or 3 weeks.
It very much fluctuates. I applied for passports for my kids at Canada Passport office. For one, I got the passport in 5 calendar days since application, the second 15-17 calendar days. The latter was earlier this year in Calgary. So, I would expect that it would be a month in your case since you applied with agent, but as you see each case is different, probably depends on how busy they are.
 

stargazerlilly

Star Member
Sep 15, 2015
158
10
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I was wondering how long does it take to get Canadian passport. I applied immediately at the local service Canada location after my citizenship oath. It has been two weeks since i put it in. The receipt given to me states one full month for processing but does it take a full month though ?

I know a passport office will process it in less than two weeks but there wasn't one where I live so dropped it off at the local service canada office.
Mine took 10 business days...There's a Passport Canada in our city, I applied in person and they called me when it was ready for pick up.
Passport Canada might have given you an estimate on how long it will take to process then add the mailing time.