Passport by mail canada

In Canada, you can apply for a passport by mail if you meet certain eligibility criteria. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

Eligibility:

• You must be a Canadian citizen or a dual citizen of Canada and another country.
• You must be at least 16 years old (or 15 years old if you're applying for a passport card).
• You must have a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or provincial ID card).

Required Documents:

• Completed Application for a Passport (PPTC 154) form (available on the Government of Canada website or at a passport office).
• Proof of Canadian citizenship (such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or citizenship card).
• Proof of identity (such as a government-issued photo ID).
• One recent, color photograph that meets the Government of Canada's photo requirements.
• Payment for the passport fee (see below).

Passport Fees:

• Adult passport book: $120 (processing fee) + $30 (execution fee) = $150
• Child passport book (under 16): $60 (processing fee) + $30 (execution fee) = $90
• Passport card: $15 (processing fee) + $30 (execution fee) = $45

Application Process:

1. Fill out the application form (PPTC 154) and attach the required documents.
2. Sign the application form and have your signature witnessed by a guarantor (a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has known you for at least two years).
3. Attach the required photograph and payment.
4. Mail the application package to the following address:

Passport Program Government of Canada P.O. Box 7600 Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 1X9

Processing Time:

• Routine service: 8-11 weeks
• Expedited service: 2-3 weeks (additional fee of $50)

Tips:

• Make sure to sign your application form and attach all required documents.
• Use a secure and trackable mailing method to send your application package.
• Keep a copy of your application package for your records.
• If you're applying for a passport card, you can also apply online through the Government of Canada's website.

Remember to check the Government of Canada's website for any updates or changes to the application process.