Government-source notice:
This is an informational guide based on the current Government of Canada passport fee and service pages. It is not a Government of Canada website, and Passport Canada’s live fee and service pages should be checked before payment or travel.
Canadian Passport Fee & Timeline Calculator
The calculator below is for Canadian passport applications in Canada. It adds the current base passport fee to the selected in-person service surcharge.
Total estimated passport fee: $289.25 CAD
Base passport fee: $163.50 CAD | Service surcharge: $125.75 CAD
Service standard: By end of next business day
In-person service. You must provide evidence that you need the passport urgently.
2026 Canadian passport fee schedule
| Passport / service | Fee | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport | $163.50 CAD | Canada | 16+ |
| 5-year adult passport | $122.50 CAD | Canada | 16+ |
| Child passport | $58.50 CAD | Canada | 0–15 |
| 10-year adult passport | $266.25 CAD | Outside Canada | 16+ |
| 5-year adult passport | $194.25 CAD | Outside Canada | 16+ |
| Child passport | $102.50 CAD | Outside Canada | 0–15 |
| Urgent pickup | +$125.75 CAD | Canada | Service surcharge |
| Express pickup | +$50 CAD | Canada | Service surcharge |
| Standard pickup | +$20 CAD | Canada | Service surcharge |
The fee changes took effect on March 31, 2026. For online or in-person applications, the fee is based on the day the application is submitted. For mailed applications, it is based on the date the Government of Canada receives the application.
Canadian passport service standards
| Service route | Current standard |
|---|---|
| Passport office / 10-day processing location | 10 business days |
| Regular Service Canada Centre | 20 business days |
| 20 business days plus mailing time | |
| Online application | 20 business days plus mailing time |
| Urgent pickup | By end of next business day |
| Express pickup | 2 to 9 business days |
Complete applications processed on or after April 1, 2026 may qualify for a full application-fee refund if processing takes longer than 30 business days, subject to the current remission rules and exceptions.
What proof can support urgent or express service?
The Government of Canada does not require one particular type of travel ticket. Proof that you need the passport can include:
- An airline, bus or train ticket.
- A travel itinerary showing proof of payment.
- Proof of illness or death in the family requiring travel.
- A written statement explaining why you need the passport, such as a legal, banking or residency requirement.
- If travelling by car, a written statement explaining why you need to travel.
Important: Urgent or express service does not guarantee that the passport will be issued in time. Passport Canada specifically advises applicants not to finalize travel plans until they receive their passport.
Frequently Asked Questions
For applications received on or after March 31, 2026, a 10-year adult passport costs $163.50 CAD in Canada, a 5-year adult passport costs $122.50 CAD, and a child passport costs $58.50 CAD. Fees are higher for applications submitted from outside Canada.
Urgent pickup costs an additional $125.75 CAD in Canada for applications subject to the post-March 31, 2026 fee schedule. Urgent pickup is normally available through qualifying passport offices and the service standard is by the end of the next business day.
Express pickup costs an additional $50 CAD and has a service standard of 2 to 9 business days. Some passport offices take at least 3 or 4 business days for express applications, so the exact pickup date is provided by the passport officer.
The Government of Canada accepts several forms of evidence that you need the passport, including an airline, bus or train ticket, a travel itinerary showing proof of payment, proof of illness or death in the family, or a written statement explaining a need related to legal, banking or residency requirements. If you are travelling by car, a written statement explaining why you need to travel can be used. An airline ticket is not the only acceptable form of evidence.
Complete passport applications processed on or after April 1, 2026 can qualify for a full application-fee refund when processing takes longer than 30 business days, subject to the current remission rules and exceptions. Processing starts when the required application form, supporting documents and fee have been received.
Urgent and express pickup services in Canada are in-person services. You can request these services when applying in person or, in some situations, after you have already applied and later need the passport sooner. Regular online and mail applications use the regular service standard rather than the in-person urgent or express pickup route.
Official Government of Canada references
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Quick reminders
Urgent pickup: by end of next business day.
Express pickup: 2–9 business days.
10-year adult fee: $163.50.
Urgent service surcharge: $125.75.