Canada
Got Your Canadian Citizenship Certificate? Applying for a First Passport From the U.S.
A Canadian citizenship certificate isn't a travel document. To travel as a Canadian, you need a passport. Source: canada.ca, About the process
What you need
- proof of Canadian citizenship, such as your citizenship certificate. A paper certificate must be the original, not a photocopy. If you have an e-certificate, attach a printed copy.
- a document to support your identity (original or photocopy; a copy must show both sides and be signed and dated by your guarantor)
- 2 identical passport photos that meet Canadian (not U.S.) photo requirements
- a guarantor
- 2 references
Source: canada.ca, What you need (from the US)
Who can be your guarantor
Your guarantor must be 18 or older, have known you personally for at least 2 years, be a Canadian citizen, and hold a 5- or 10-year Canadian passport that is valid or expired less than 1 year. Source: canada.ca
References must be 18 or older and have known you for at least 2 years. They can't be your guarantor or a family member. Source: canada.ca
Fees
For Canadians living outside Canada, a 10-year adult passport costs $266.25 (Canadian) and a 5-year adult passport $194.25, for applications received on or after March 31, 2026. A child passport costs $102.50. Source: canada.ca, Passport fee changes Fees now adjust every year, so check before you send. Source: canada.ca
How long it takes
The service standard for a new adult passport applied for from the U.S. is 20 business days, plus mail time. Source: canada.ca, New adult passport from the US