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GATINEAU, QC — With the school year coming to an end for many families and summer vacations on the horizon, Service Canada is giving Canadians some tips on how to travel with valid passports. “Many Canadians will travel outside the country in the coming months and need a passport. Service Canada is ready to process applications and deliver passports to Canadians,” says Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech.

“We are focused on taking every measure possible to eliminate the need to wait in line and to ensure the best client experience for Canadians.” Canadians who do not have immediate travel plans can take advantage of 20-business-day passport service, available for applications submitted in person at most Service Canada Centres and scheduled outreach sites, and by mail. Wait times can be shorter at these offices than at passport offices.



This 20-business-day processing time does not include mailing time. For those who need a passport sooner, 39 Service Canada Centres and all passport offices across the country offer 10-business-day service (does not include mailing time). At most of these sites, clients have the option to pick up their passport once it’s ready.

If a passport is needed in less than 10 business days, Canadians must visit an office that offers urgent or express pick-up services. For more information, visit the Get urgent, express or emergency weekend passport services webpage. Clients who want information on the status of their submitted passp.

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