Canadian Passport Renewal from US

[Lemonslice 4,841]

My wife's passport will expire soon. Does anyone know if she can apply for a passport renewal at a passport office while in Canada and then have it mailed to the states? The standard wait time when applying at a passport office is 10 days and most of our trips don't last that long. I'm not interested in paying the expedite fee. We'll just apply by mail if neccessary.

That's what I did, but I had a Nexus card to get back into the USA... I think there is a way to keep your valid passport for an extra fee now though. See

Retention of valid passport $45

here: http://www.ppt.gc.ca/publications/consultations/index.aspx?lang=eng

[Teddy B 17,252]

That's what I did, but I had a Nexus card to get back into the USA... I think there is a way to keep your valid passport for an extra fee now though. See

Retention of valid passport $45

here: http://www.ppt.gc.ca/publications/consultations/index.aspx?lang=eng

That looks like it might be worth the $45. Thank you.

[Kimbear 53]

How did you pay for the passport fees from usa? it says they take credit cards but will they actually be able to process a usa credit card? What about a us postal money order in canadian funds? just trying to figure out the easiest way to pay for this. I just realized my passport expires in October NOT in January like i thought!

Also has anyone been able to get the "in lieu of guarantor" form? I asked the local consulate here by email about sending me one and have yet to get a reply. Cannot seem to find an online version of it either.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Pretty sure used my American CC.....No reason why they can't use it---one can use ur CC all around the world

[Teddy B 17,252]

Pretty sure used my American CC.....No reason why they can't use it---one can use ur CC all around the world

Yup, you may be assessed a small exchange fee, but other than that, you should be fine. I use my American CC's all over Canada when I go for visits.

[Kimbear 53]

Ok thats what i thought but for some reason certain places have told me they can't process US cc's.

[VeeNDee 44]

Ok thats what i thought but for some reason certain places have told me they can't process US cc's.

I wonder if that's because most American CCs don't have a chip yet. Maybe some places require the chip - but if you are paying over the phone or online I don't think that would matter.

[Kimbear 53]

well i got a reply from the chicago consulate finally. No way for me to avoid paying 190$ min for a 5 year passport. even if i have it mailed to my uncles in Ontario and he sends it to me. apparently the one on the site is only for canadian residents period. was hoping to save 70$

however this version allows you to have a us citizen guarantor that has known you for 2 years, BUT still has to be a cop, doctor, lawyer etc. i mean...seriously?? le sighhhh.

[Lemonslice 4,841]

well i got a reply from the chicago consulate finally. No way for me to avoid paying 190$ min for a 5 year passport. even if i have it mailed to my uncles in Ontario and he sends it to me. apparently the one on the site is only for canadian residents period. was hoping to save 70$

however this version allows you to have a us citizen guarantor that has known you for 2 years, BUT still has to be a cop, doctor, lawyer etc. i mean...seriously?? le sighhhh.

Kimbear, are you going to Canada soon, by car? It is possible to enter Canada without a passport, you will need it (or a Nexus Card, or Enhanced Driver's Licence) to come back to the USA though.

See: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/travel-voyage/ifcrc-rpcrc-eng.html#a1

Have proper identification

Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you to assist in confirming your legal right or authorization to enter Canada upon your return.

Identification for Canada/U.S. travel

Proper identification includes a Canadian passport, a Canadian birth certificate, a Canadian citizenship certificate, a Certificate of Indian Status or a Canadian Permanent Resident Card.

For all modes of entry, we recommend you carry a valid Canadian passport for all visits abroad, including visits to the United States. A passport may be required by your airline or alternative transportation authority, as it is the only universally-accepted identification document, and it proves that you have a right to return to Canada.

Citizens and permanent residents of Canada, who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs, may present their membership cards to the CBSA as proof of identity and as documents that denote citizenship, when arriving by land or marine modes only.

If you plan to travel to or transit through the United States, we encourage you to visitwww.cbp.gov for information concerning the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the requirements to enter or return to the United States.

Edited September 25, 2013 by Boston~Montreal

[Kimbear 53]

No i'm not going anywhere as i'm pregnant and due in a couple of weeks. I am in a pickle because i thought my passport expired in january but it expires October 3rd. So of course now i'm rushing. and yes i know its my own fault.

[Lemonslice 4,841]

Good luck... Don't feel too bad, they did make it complicated :-\

Edited September 25, 2013 by Boston~Montreal

[canada_socks 97]

Can you mail your forms to a Canadian to sign and have them mail them back to you? I've heard of people doing that.

[Kimbear 53]

Can you mail your forms to a Canadian to sign and have them mail them back to you? I've heard of people doing that.

Still does not help with the guarantor part, my family has no idea what a passport is and my uncle is actually an american citizen who was adopted, with no canadian passport or i'd use him.

This is so ironic, i mean the only reason i even noticed its due is because i was looking at getting my soon to be daughter her citizenship and what documents i needed to supply. I guess worse case next spring, if they still allow it, i can drive up by car and try and use my quebec birth certificate to get in. Coming back i'm not worried about since i have my 10 year GC.

[canada_socks 97]

Still does not help with the guarantor part, my family has no idea what a passport is and my uncle is actually an american citizen who was adopted, with no canadian passport or i'd use him.

This is so ironic, i mean the only reason i even noticed its due is because i was looking at getting my soon to be daughter her citizenship and what documents i needed to supply. I guess worse case next spring, if they still allow it, i can drive up by car and try and use my quebec birth certificate to get in. Coming back i'm not worried about since i have my 10 year GC.

Oh wow, yea I guess that would be a problem then!

[Kimbear 53]

hehe i just don't understand why getting something in my married name is such a hassle. My hubby was surprised at how difficult it is to get a Canadian passport compared to his. Not to mention the HUGE price difference.