Passport renewal, HELP PLEASE!

[Hataylor]

As the titles says anyone know how long it's taking nowadays, I hear it's quite long, bu then i also hear if you go down to the office and camp it out for 10 hours you can get it done in one day, my passport expired like 5 years ago and need a new one, if anyone has an idea please let me know thanks.

NEW QUESTION:
Does anyone know if there is a way to do it urgent? or a temporary passport? mine expired like 3 years ago so i hear it's different then a renewal, if anyone has any info that would be great, I want to go away and need any advice i can get as to speed up the process, what about the online appliaction does that make it faster?

[gilboman]

2 wks if you submit it at the passport office as of two weeks ago (Atleast the sheppard/yonge location, picked mine up today)

you can get express service for 30 extra (5working days) or for 80 extra you can get urgent and its only 1 day for that.

but you need some form of proof for the express or urgent one (paid ticket, business letter etc...)

[3weddings]

Did mine via the local post office and am on business day 23 (after they said max 20)

[Rehan]

2 weeks (as of last week) if submitting at the Brampton location, too.

[gilboman]

Did mine via the local post office and am on business day 23 (after they said max 20)

um...its 20business days + 25business day delay if you do it via post office

[Bazooka Joe]

2 Weeks sounds really short... according to this it's taking up to 2 months (due to new rules in the US and the upcoming spring breaks)

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2007/02/09/passport-delays.html

[gilboman]

2 Weeks sounds really short... according to this it's taking up to 2 months (due to new rules in the US and the upcoming spring breaks)

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2007/02/09/passport-delays.html

i got mine in two weeks..picked up today..i think the delay is only if you mail it in and not if you go in person

[3weddings]

um...its 20business days + 25business day delay if you do it via post office

Umm...it beat the lineups (I have 3 kids) and it would still be sent via Purolator so it's their fault not the post office.

[gilboman]

Umm...it beat the lineups (I have 3 kids) and it would still be sent via Purolator so it's their fault not the post office.

i dont think you understand.

if you do it via postal method, there is a 20-25day delay; nobody ever said it was the post office's fault. if you do it in person, it takes two weeks.

and what lineups? i was in and out in 10min when submitting my application two weeks ago at yonge/sheppard

[mykalberta]

Well that sucks.

So people who either work to pay taxes in this country or those with desency who decide not to burden local passport offices with insane lines and send their application by mail are getting the shaft.

what kind of BS is that.

I sent mine in December (express with tracking number and required signature) and they someone named GAUTHIER recieved it on December 18. I havent heard anything about it except last week (Feb 6) my CC was charged the 87$.

Also, dont try calling their number 1-800-567-6868 - is bogus.

I got up at 5.30 am MST (7.30 EST is when they open) to try to call on status and I called at 5.29 and got the message saying it was closed. I hung up and immediately called again and go the message "all agents are busy and the on hold line is full"

I have been spamming that number every 20 minutes fairly frequently and still nothing.

MYK

[Smoove]

2 Weeks sounds really short... according to this it's taking up to 2 months (due to new rules in the US and the upcoming spring breaks)

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2007/02/09/passport-delays.html

The main passport printing centre is in Mississauga, ON, so that's why some of the GTA people do not have to wait very long. The ppt office is working 24 hours a day down there.

The other passport printing centre is in Hull, Qc.

[HighFlyer]

2 Weeks sounds really short... according to this it's taking up to 2 months (due to new rules in the US and the upcoming spring breaks)

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2007/02/09/passport-delays.html

No sympathy for those who have to stay here and freeze for the spring break because they can't get their passport in time. The new rules were made public in 2005 and yet some travellers decided to wait until the last minute.

[stugots]

I just went by the passport office in Gatineau (Place du centre) there were less than 15 people in line.

Hope it helps

[monomono]

I applied at Yonge/Sheppard earlier this week. I was there for about 3 hours start to finish (I had not filled out the application online). They said they passport will be mailed out in 4 weeks. However, they said if I had mailed in the application, it would take 8 weeks.

[mook32]

I sent mine in November, and only got it back January 26th! Make sure you put a "travel date" that is relatively soon or they will put it to the bottom of the stack!
And the phone # is bogus, try their email. Email a complaint and they will let you know whats up in a few days usually.

[Hataylor]

Does anyone know if there is a way to do it urgent? or a temporary passport? mine expired like 3 years ago so i hear it's different then a renewal, if anyone has any info that would be great, I want to go away and need any advice i can get as to speed up the process, what about the online appliaction does that make it faster?

[gilboman]

Does anyone know if there is a way to do it urgent? or a temporary passport? mine expired like 3 years ago so i hear it's different then a renewal, if anyone has any info that would be great, I want to go away and need any advice i can get as to speed up the process, what about the online appliaction does that make it faster?

there is no renewal.. you get a new passport regardless if you ever had one or when it expired.

you can get an urgent one if it is for business (one week) or emergency (within 24hrs) provided you have documentation to support your request. and wanting to go on a trip soon is not a valid excuse.

online application doesnt speed up the actual time to get the passport, just how long you wait at the passport office.

[Jareds_Mommy]

Does anyone know if there is a way to do it urgent? or a temporary passport? mine expired like 3 years ago so i hear it's different then a renewal, if anyone has any info that would be great, I want to go away and need any advice i can get as to speed up the process, what about the online appliaction does that make it faster?
We just did this for DH he had a job interveiw come up in Texas we had to have a ticket in hand and a registered letter from the employer
other then that someone had to be dying or sick
and you had to prove
a last minute vacation didn't count anything for pleasure didn't count it is up to each office on a case by case if they will do it or not
Rae

[Hataylor]

ah thanks for all your help, it's not looking good i guess lol. anyone hear of a temporary passport? while the atcual one is being processed?

[Bazooka Joe]

Temporary passports used to exist, but were only available outside the country (if yours was lost or stolen). I'm pretty sure they've completely discontinued them years ago.

[gilboman]

Temporary passports used to exist, but were only available outside the country (if yours was lost or stolen). I'm pretty sure they've completely discontinued them years ago.

you can still get them if you are not in canada from canadian consulate

[Spray]

Canada's passport system is kinda ******** with the 5 year expiration
Thank god I have my American one while my Canadian renews.
American one expires every ten years...dual citizenship rocks :D

[gilboman]

Canada's passport system is kinda ******** with the 5 year expiration
Thank god I have my American one while my Canadian renews.
American one expires every ten years...dual citizenship rocks :D

takes even longer to get an american one now though when compared to canada :lol: