Passport Processing Returned To Pre-Pandemic Timeline – General Immigration

Key Points

• The Canadian government has announced that passport application
  processing has returned to pre-pandemic timelines

Overview

The government of Canada announced that the processing of passport
applications has returned to the pre-pandemic
timeline. The average timeline for passport applications delivered
in-person at a passport application center is estimated at ten
days, and 20 days for applications submitted via mail. According to
the government announcement, 98% of backlogged applications have
been resolved.

What are the Changes?

The Canadian government has announced that passport application
processing has returned to pre-pandemic timelines. The average
processing time is ten days for in-person submissions and 20 days
for mailed submissions. 98% of the backlog has been resolved.

Looking Ahead

The government is preparing to process renewal applications for
the first group of 10-year passports issued in 2013. Continue to
check the government of Canada’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and
information.

Originally published 27 January, 2023

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