Renewing Your Indian Passport in Canada

Processing Time & Costs

Standard Processing: Approximately 8 weeks for the Toronto and Ottawa jurisdictions; 2–4 weeks for Vancouver if your passport was issued there. These times exclude postal delays.

Tatkal (Expedited) Processing: 2 business days (plus shipping time) for renewal cases only.

Police Verification: If required, this can add several weeks to months to the timeline, as it involves checks in India.

Fees (Effective July 1, 2026)

<ul><li>Adult 36-Page Booklet: CAD 176 + CAD 1.70 BLS service fee = CAD 177.70.</li><li>Adult 60-Page Booklet: CAD 246 + CAD 1.70 BLS fee.</li><li>Minor (Under 18): CAD 128 + CAD 1.70 BLS fee.</li><li>Tatkal Surcharge: An additional fee applies; the total for Tatkal is approximately CAD 349.</li></ul>

Step-by-Step Process

Fill Out the Online Form: Complete the application on the Passport Seva Portal (passportindia.gov.in).

Gather Required Documents: Prepare the following:
<ul><li>Printout of the online application form.</li><li>Original current Indian passport + photocopy of first and last pages.</li><li>Two recent photographs (51x51 mm, ICAO specifications).</li><li>Proof of Canadian status (PR card, work/study permit, visitor visa).</li><li>Proof of Canadian address (driver’s license, utility bill).</li><li>Annexure ‘E’ (self-declaration) for standard renewals.</li><li>Annexure ‘D’ (for minors) signed by both parents, plus copies of parents’ passports.</li><li>Annexure ‘F’ and a police report if the previous passport was lost or damaged.</li></ul>

Submit to BLS International: You must submit your application through BLS. Find your nearest center at blsindia-canada.com. In-person and postal submissions are available.

Pay the Fees: Pay the applicable fees at the BLS center.

Track Your Application: You can track your application status online through the BLS website.

Official Links & Resources

• Passport Seva Portal: passportindia.gov.in
• BLS International Canada: blsindia-canada.com
• Consulate General of India, Toronto: cgitoronto.gov.in

Important Note: A new passport’s validity is 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors. However, if you hold a visitor permit in Canada, your passport will only be issued for 2 years.

Last Verified: October 26, 2026