Legal Status Requirement:Foreign expats renewing passports inside Canada must maintain valid legal status (e.g. valid PR card, work permit, or study permit). Consular agencies (BLS, VFS, US Consulates) verify Canadian immigration status before accepting renewal applications.
Official Passport Canada Fee Schedule 2026
Statutory fees under the Passport Order and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines:
| Passport Document Type | Application inside Canada / US | Application outside Canada / US | Standard Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Passport (10-Year Validity) | $160 CAD | $260 CAD | 10–20 Business Days |
| Adult Passport (5-Year Validity) | $120 CAD | $190 CAD | 10–20 Business Days |
| Child Passport (0 to 15 Years) | $57 CAD | $100 CAD | 10–20 Business Days |
| Urgent Pickup Service (Next Business Day) | +$110 CAD Surcharge | Contact Embassy | 24 Hours (Proof of travel required) |
| Express Service (2 to 9 Business Days) | +$50 CAD Surcharge | Contact Embassy | 2 to 9 Days |
Foreign Expat Passport Renewal Checklists
India Passport Renewal Checklist
BLS International (Authorized partner for the Consulate General of India)Mandatory Application Documents:
- Online application form printed from the Government of India Passport Seva portal.
- Original Indian passport + clean photocopies of first and last pages.
- Proof of legal status in Canada (Valid PR Card, Work Permit, or Study Permit).
- Proof of Canadian Address (Driver's License, Utility Bill, or Rental Lease).
- Record of Landing (IMM 1000) or Confirmation of PR (COPR) if applicable.
- Payment of fees (Debit Card, Cash, or Demand Draft).
Consular Fee Estimate:Adult Passport (36-Page Booklet): Approx $176 CAD total (consular fee + BLS service charge). Adult Passport (60-Page Jumbo Booklet): Approx $246 CAD total. Minor Passport (36-Page): Approx $128 CAD. Tatkaal (Expedited) service: additional surcharge applies — check BLS Canada website for current rates. Fees effective 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About Passport Renewals
For Canadian citizens renewing inside Canada, a 10-year adult passport costs $160 CAD, a 5-year adult passport costs $120 CAD, and a child passport (ages 0-15) costs $57 CAD. For applications submitted outside Canada or the US, the 10-year adult passport fee is $260 CAD, 5-year adult passport fee is $190 CAD, and child passport fee is $100 CAD.
You qualify for simplified renewal if your previous Canadian passport was issued when you were at least 16 years old, had a 5 or 10-year validity, is undamaged, was issued within the last 15 years, and has the exact same name, date of birth, and gender as your new application. Simplified renewal does not require proof of Canadian citizenship or a guarantor.
Foreign expats, PR holders, and international students residing in Canada must renew their passports through their respective home country's diplomatic missions or authorized outsourcing partners in Canada (e.g., BLS International for Indian passports, VFS Global for Australian/UK passports, or US Consulates in Toronto/Vancouver/Montreal/Calgary).
Standard processing at a specialized Passport Program office in Canada takes 10 business days for in-person submissions. Service Canada receiving agent locations and mail-in applications take 20 business days. Urgent pickup service (within 24 hours) is available for a $110 CAD surcharge with proof of travel.
Foreign passport applicants must present their current original passport, color passport-spec photographs, proof of legal status in Canada (e.g., valid Canadian PR Card, Work Permit, Study Permit, or Visitor Visa), and proof of residential address in Canada (such as a utility bill, Canadian driver's license, or bank statement).
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