Check if you can renew your passport
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Who can renew a passport
You can only renew your Canadian passport if your last passport
All of the above must be true for you to renew your passport. You need to apply for a new passport if it’s not.
Your application will be rejected and returned if you apply for a renewal and don’t meet all the criteria.
Who can’t renew a passport
Do not apply for a renewal if you
- have a passport that was issued when you were under 16 years old
- You cannot renew a child passport. You need to apply for a new child passport when it expires until the child turns 16.
- If you’re 16 years old and your child passport has expired, you need to apply for an adult passport.
- want to change your name, date of birth, place of birth or gender identifier on the new passport
For these situations, you must apply for a new passport. You can’t renew your passport.
When to renew your passport
- It depends on when you plan to travel. This is because each country has its own entry requirements.
- Always check the entry and exit requirements(opens in a new tab) for all countries you plan to visit.
- Then check your passport to see when it expires. This will tell you if you need to renew your passport before your trip.
- You can check our service standards(opens in a new tab) to find out approximately how long it may take us to process your application.
- Make sure you have your new passport before making travel plans.
- If you apply to renew your passport more than a year before it expires, we’ll ask you the reason for the early renewal.
- If you’re submitting your application by mail, you need to include a written explanation.
Passport number, date of issue, and date of expiry
Check the date of issue. If the date it was issued is within the past 15 years and you meet the other eligibility requirements, you can apply to renew your passport.