Question about Passports.

[Bitchin]

So mines coming up to its expiery date... And I've been lookin to see what I have to do and where I have to go to update it.

thing is.. I can't find anything about that.

All I get is info on getting a New Passport.

i figured as mush that I need a new pic for it probab;y considering my last pic I'm 15 in it.

but do I need to re-go through the whole process of getting a completely new one or can I jsut go somehwere n get it up dated.?!?!

[aCiDPt]

u'll have 2 redo the whole process 2 get a new 1
there is no update option unfortuntely

[LeeBrat]

yeah, i belive you have to redo the whole process in order to get a new one

[wum]

it takes longer to process due to the war on terrorism

[narc]

Can a passport be renewed?

No, you must re-apply by providing a completed application form signed by an eligible guarantor. You must also provide two identical photos and an original document of proof of Canadian citizenship, as you did when you applied for your first passport.

Why are Canadian passports not renewable?

Canadian passports are valid for five years only and a new passport must be obtained upon expiry. This is in accordance with the Canadian Passport Order (SI/81-86) which governs passport issuance.

Processing times
By mail
4 weeks (20 working days) This does not include mailing time.

In person at a regional office
2 weeks (10 working days) This does not include the day the application is submitted.
At a participating post office
3 weeks (15 working days) This does not include mailing time.

At a participating Human Resources and Skill Development Canada (HRSDC) Service Canada Access Centre
4 weeks (20 working days) This does not include mailing time.

Passports - urgent applications
Note: Urgent or express services are available for emergency or compassionate reasons on a case-by-case basis. These services are available only for those applicants who can apply in person at a regional passport office and who provide proof to justify the urgency.

Urgent next working day $70 + passport fee
Express 2 to 9 working days after receiving application $30 + passport fee


http://www.ppt.gc.ca/passports/how_obtain_e.asp

[Bitchin]

thanx Tom!

[dapimpstress]

Originally Posted by wum

it takes longer to process due to the war on terrorism

pfft okay disregaurd this.. *rolls eyes* u have to get a new one. hence the EXPIRATION date. its expired. finito. done. bbye bye.

[Kelster]

go to your local passport office, they have these envelopes with all the papers and instructions in em'. there's an office in sinclair centre dt.

fill it all out, get your pics taken, get it signed by a 'special person' then you can either send it in by mail or drop it off in person. dropping it off in person is a whole lot faster, and you'd probably encounter less problems.

i waited till i planned my trip too renew my passport. it doesn't take that long too get it.

[crookedking]

Originally Posted by wum

it takes longer to process due to the war on terrorism

at least we're safe though :)

[*K*i*t*t*e*n*]

Originally Posted by crookedking

at least we're safe though :)

haha definately... i dont go to other countries so i guess im safe anyways:)

[aCiDPt]

u don't need 2 go to the passport office 2 get the application forms
simply dwnld them from the web