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Photo Requirements
Find out what size your photos need to be and other requirements for your passport application. Canadian photo requirements are different from other countries.
Child Passports
- All Canadian children under 16 years old must have their own passport to travel.
- Child passports cannot be renewed — you must gather the required documents and submit a new application each time.
- A child passport is valid for up to 5 years. It remains valid until its expiry date, even if the child turns 16 during that period.
Adult Passports
- Canadians 16 years of age or older must apply for an adult passport.
- Learn how to complete and submit your application for a new adult passport, including required documents and processing steps.
Passport Renewal Requirements
You are eligible to renew your passport if:
- It was issued when you were at least 16 years old
- It is still valid or expired within 15 years of the date you apply for renewal
- Your name, date/place of birth, and gender are the same as in your previous passport.
- Learn how to complete and submit your simplified renewal application, what documents you need, and how processing works.
Passports
General Information
- Information on Canadian passport.
- Check passport photo requirements.
- Check your application status.
- Find a passport service location near you.
- Find out what is required to apply for a passport.
Child Applications
- All Canadian children under 16 years of age require their own passport to travel. Child passports cannot be renewed; you must gather the required documents and submit a new application.
- Information on Child Passport Applications.
Adult Renewal Applications
Applications & Forms
Access the latest passport applications using the links below:
- First-Time Adult Application
- Child (under 16) Application
- Adult Renewal Application
- Consent Letter for Children Travelling Outside Canada – recommended when a child travels without one or both parents or legal guardians.
Travel Advice & Advisories
- The Government of Canada provides official travel advice and advisories to help Canadians make informed decisions and stay safe while travelling abroad.
- Conditions in other countries can change quickly, so it’s important to check the advisory for your destination regularly before and during your trip.
- Search Travel Advisories by Destination to view safety, security, entry requirements, health risks, and local laws for each country.
Information & Resources
- Learn about Canadian passport requirements and how the application process works.
- Review the passport photo requirements to ensure your photos meet federal standards.
- View payment instructions for passports, travel documents, and other related services.
- Find a passport service location near you.
- Learn how to protect yourself from passport fraud.
- Consent Letter for Children Travelling Outside Canada – recommended when a child travels without one or both parents or legal guardians.
How We Can Help
My office offers support with passport applications and can help guide you through each step of the process.
We are able to:
- Review your completed application to ensure it is accurate and complete.
- Help you fill out your application, including answering any questions you may have.
- Submit your application to Passport Canada on your behalf once everything is finalized.
Passport Clinics
Several times each year, we host passport clinics to help you through the first-time application or renewal process.
Who can attend?
Residents of Hamilton East-Stoney Creek are welcome to attend our Passport Clinics.
If you need assistance outside of a scheduled clinic please contact my office.
What Happens at the Passport Clinic?
📸 On-Site Photography
No passport photos? No problem. Our professional photographer will take your photos on-site—free of charge, ensuring they meet government requirements.
📝 Document Verification
Our team will help you complete your passport application forms accurately and ensure all required information and signatures are in place.
✔ Application Review
Before you submit your application, we’ll conduct a thorough review to confirm your package is complete and ready for processing, helping you avoid delays.
Where and when is the next passport clinic?
Our last Passport Clinic was held on November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Municipal Centre located at 777 Highway 8 in Stoney Creek.
Click here to register to receive notification for our next Passport Clinic.
Can I renew my passport?
You are eligible to renew your passport if:
- It was issued when you were at least 16 years old
- It is still valid or expired within 15 years of the date you apply for renewal
- Your name, date/place of birth, and gender are the same as in your previous passport.
- Please bring your current passport.
What do I need to bring?
First-Time Adult Applications:
- Valid government-issued photo ID that includes your name, date of birth, photo, and signature (e.g., Driver’s Licence, Ontario Photo Card, or Health Card)
- Long-form birth certificate or citizenship certificate
Child Applications (under 16):
- Long-form birth certificate or citizenship certificate
- Proof of parentage or legal guardianship
Please note: For new applications, photocopies of valid ID must be signed by your guarantor. If you need copies made at the clinic, your guarantor must attend with you to sign them.
What payment options are available?
Your passport application fee must be made by credit card, certified cheque, or money order, payable to: Receiver General for Canada.
Please note that we will not process your credit card at the clinic.
Where can I get a passport application?
Access the latest passport applications using the links below:
Can MP Kuruc or his staff act as a guarantor?
We are unable to act as a guarantor.