Federal government says small price hike reflects inflation and service costs
Canada will soon increase the cost of passports and other travel documents, with new fees set to take effect at the end of March. The federal government says the adjustment is intended to reflect rising operational costs and inflation tied to providing passport services across the country.
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the updated fees will apply to passport applications received on or after March 31, 2026. The increase will affect both domestic and international applications, along with several related travel documents and expedited services.
Under the new pricing structure, a 10-year adult passport issued in Canada will increase from $160 to $163.50, while a five-year adult passport will rise from $120 to $122.50. Child passports will also see a smaller increase, moving from $57 to $58.50 for a five-year document.
For Canadians applying from outside the country, the fees will be slightly higher. A 10-year passport issued abroad will increase from $260 to $266.25, while the five-year version will rise from $190 to $194.25. Several additional services, including urgent processing and temporary passports, will also become more expensive once the new pricing comes into effect.
The federal government has also indicated that passport fees will now be reviewed and adjusted more regularly. Future increases are expected to be linked to inflation under Canada’s Service Fees Act, meaning prices could rise gradually over time rather than through occasional large adjustments.
Officials advise Canadians planning to apply for or renew their passports to submit their applications before the end-of-March deadline if they want to avoid paying the higher fees.
