Canadian passport and travel document fees rise March 31. New rules include faster processing and automatic refunds for delayed applications.
Passport Fees Are Climbing Across Canada
Starting March 31, 2026, Canadians will pay more for passports and travel documents, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most increases are modest, but some services will cost significantly more.
The government says the changes reflect inflation and the cost of producing secure travel documents, in line with the Service Fees Act. “Canadians rely on secure, timely passport services when they need to travel. To continue delivering reliable service and keep pace with rising costs, most passport and travel document fees will increase on March 31, 2026,” IRCC stated online.
This is the first adjustment to passport fees since 2013.
How Much More Will Canadians Pay?
For residents inside Canada, fees will rise slightly:
10-year adult passport: $160 → $163.50
5-year adult passport: $120 → $122.50
5-year child passport: $57 → $58.50
Canadians living abroad will see slightly higher increases:
10-year adult passport: $260 → $266.25
5-year adult passport: $190 → $194.25
5-year child passport: $100 → $102.50
Other travel documents are affected as well:
Adult refugee travel document: $120 → $122.50
Adult certificate of identity: $260 → $266.25
Rush processing fees are also going up: urgent service jumps from $110 to $125.75, and weekend or statutory holiday processing increases from $335 to $383.50.
Faster Service and Accountability Come With the Price
Along with higher fees, Canadians can expect faster passport processing starting April 1, 2026. The government guarantees that complete applications will be processed within 30 business days—or the service will be free. Refunds will be issued automatically, meaning applicants won’t have to take any extra steps.
“The Government of Canada is strengthening accountability and efficiency for passport services. Starting April 1, 2026, complete passport applications will be processed within 30 business days or they will be free,” IRCC said.
The Service Fees Act allows some government fees to adjust annually with inflation, so Canadians may see small increases each year going forward.
