Official travel: Passports for people travelling on Government of Canada business
We’re processing a lot of applications right now
We’re prioritizing people travelling within 10 business days to make sure they get their official passport on time.
This section contains information for
- representatives of the Government of Canada, and
- people travelling on Government of Canada-related business
Find out how to get a special or diplomatic passport (official passport) and a visa if you need to travel on official government business or are representing the Government of Canada abroad. If you need to travel urgently, contact us.
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Services and information
Apply for a special or diplomatic passport for an adult or renew one
Who can apply, who can renew, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times for special or diplomatic passports for adults.
Apply for a special or diplomatic passport for a child
Who can apply, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times for special or diplomatic passports for children.
Apply for a foreign visa
Find out if you need a visa for your destination and how to apply.
Return your passport or get your passport from safekeeping
How to return a passport after a trip or get your passport for an upcoming official business trip.