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Canada Raises Passport Fees for First Time Since 2013, Adds Processing Guarantee

OTTAWA — Canada will raise passport fees on March 31 for the first time in more than a decade, with annual inflation-linked increases to follow, the federal government said.

A 10-year adult passport will cost $163.50, up $3.50 from the current $160. A five-year adult passport rises from $2.50 to $122.50, while a five-year child passport increases by $1.50 to $58.50.

The 2.7 percent adjustment reflects the April 2024 Consumer Price Index. Applications received on or after March 31 are subject to the new fees.

Annual increases now required by law

Passport fees will now adjust annually under the Service Fees Act, ending more than a decade of fixed pricing.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said current formulas "do not account for roughly 85 percent of the Passport Program cost of operations."

The department is conducting a comprehensive fee structure review that could result in larger adjustments. IRCC has not specified when new options will be presented for public consultation.

New fees for domestic and international applications

Passport TypeCurrent FeeNew Fee (March 31)Change
10-year adult (Canada)$160.00$163.50+$3.50
5-year adult (Canada)$120.00$122.50+$2.50
5-year child (Canada)$57.00$58.50+$1.50
10-year adult (abroad)$260.00$266.25+$6.25
5-year adult (abroad)$190.00$194.25+$4.25

Source: IRCC Passport and Travel Document Fee Changes

Urgent pickup fees rise to $125.75 from $110. Weekend or statutory holiday service increases to $383.50 from $335.

Processing guarantee takes effect April 1

The government will refund passport fees if applications are not processed within 30 business days, starting April 1.

Refunds will be issued automatically. Applicants do not need to request them. Details are available on the IRCC refunds page Current service standards for regular passports submitted in person, by mail, or online sit at 20 business days.

Passport strength unchanged

Canada's passport ranked eighth globally in the January 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving holders visa-free access to 181 destinations. The ranking represents a rebound from ninth place late in 2025.

Canada continues to outrank the United States, which placed tenth.

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