Lost or Stolen Canadian Passport Procedures
Immediate action steps to report, cancel, and apply for an emergency replacement passport.
Legal & Regulatory Definition
"If your passport is lost, stolen, or damaged, you must report it immediately to protect yourself against identity theft."
Expat Compliance Analysis
Once reported, a Canadian passport is legally deactivated and cannot be used under any circumstances. If inside Canada, file a report with local police and submit **Form PPTC 203** (Declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document) alongside a new standard passport application. If abroad, contact the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate immediately to secure an Emergency Travel Document.
Actionable Requirements & Steps
Form PPTC 203 Filing
This form details the circumstances of how the passport was lost or stolen. Providing false information is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Emergency Travel Document (ETD)
Consulates can issue a temporary single-entry ETD within 1–3 business days for emergency return transit to Canada, subject to consular fee surcharges.
Immigration Warning
Your passport must generally be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel date to enter most international destinations. Airlines will deny boarding if validity limits are not respected.
Government Disclaimer
This portal is for educational purposes. Passport guidelines and consular fees are subject to change by Passport Canada. Verify details directly on Canada.ca before submitting fees.