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As of July 28, Canadian citizens aged 16 years of age or older can now renew their passports online, provided the passport was issued within the past 15 years.

Those who renew their passport application online will receive real-time updates as their application is processed.

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Those renewing their passports online must apply from within Canada, and are expected to include a digital passport photo taken by a commercial photographer in their application.

The digital application process will permit applicants to upload required supporting documentation instead of mailing them in, allowing them to keep their original personal documents in their possession.

This service is not intended to replace or phase out in-person or mail-in applications; rather, it aims to provide Canadians with more options, reduce in-person wait times, and help applicants avoid common mistakes and incomplete submissions which may result in delays.

The government aims to complete online passport renewals within 20 business days, with applicants eligible for a free passport if processing takes longer than 30 business days.

Up to two million applications are expected to qualify for the new online passport renewal service.

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced the launch of the online passport renewal service on July 28, 2026, at a press conference in Vancouver at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

This is a breaking news article. CIC News will provide more details as they become available.

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