Canada's New Passport Policy: Fast Refunds for Late Applications

Canadas New Passport Policy: Get a Full Refund if Your Application Takes Too Long

Starting April 1st, Canadas federal government introduces a new passport policy. If your application takes more than 30 business days to process, youll receive a full automatic refund of the fee. This applies only to complete applications received by Passport Canada. The timer starts when they receive everything - filled form, documents, photos, and payment - and stops when the passport is printed and verified. Mailing time and extra reviews for complex cases do not count. Minister Lena Metlege Diab explains that this sets a clear standard, as most applications typically take 10-20 business days. Urgent and express services are exempt from this policy and have their own fast tracks and refunds if missed. Applicants can track their status online, by phone, or through the handling office. Refunds will be issued to your credit card for online renewals or as a check to your address. This new policy provides real accountability, easing summer travel worries.

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