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On the heels of the reports that Canadian travel is shifting as U.S. trips plunge and overseas travel hits record-breaking high, the cost of Canadian travel documents is spiking.
Are passport fees increasing in 2026?
The new Canadian passport and travel document fees kick off March 31, 2026.
According to the Government of Canada site, the increase reflects inflation and service delivery costs, and will adjust annually in accordance with the Service Fees Act.
If your application is received on or after March 31, 2026, you will need to pay the new fee.
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How much does it cost to get a new passport in Canada?
For Canadians living in Canada, a 10-year adult passport (age 16 and up) will increase from $160 to $163.50, while a 5-year adult passport rises from $120 to $122.50.
For Canadians living outside Canada, a 10-year adult passport goes from $260 to $266.25, and a 5-year adult passport from $190 to $194.25.
Child passports, valid for five years, will cost $58.50 for Canadians living in Canada (up from $57) and $102.50 for Canadians living abroad (up from $100).
Other documents also see increases: an adult certificate of identity (age 16 and up) rises from $260 to $266.25, and an adult refugee travel document (age 16 and up) goes from $120 to $122.50.
Fees for expedited services are also increasing:
Urgent pickup will cost $125.75 (up from $110)
Weekend or statutory holiday service jumps from $335 to $383.50
Temporary passports rise from $110 to $125.75
Interim passports go from $135 to $150.75
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What is the current wait time for a Canadian passport renewal?
According to the site, it can take up to 20 business days to process your application, plus mailing time.
For more information about Canada’s Passport and travel document fee changes click here.
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