Henley & Partners, a global immigration consultancy, ranks the Canadian passport 7th in recognition, behind the US, Poland, Greece, and Czechia. The survey says a Canadian passport is one of the best in the world since it offers visa-free travel to 183 nations.
The use of Canadian IDs affects travel. It lets people enter and leave Canada freely, without any permits, visas, or other travel limits. Canadian citizens are the only ones who can get visas, not permanent or temporary residents.
As indicated, Canadian passport holders can travel visa-free to over 183 countries, including the US, UK, Schengen Area, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, and the UAE. You may not have to give up your current passport to get a Canadian one. Canada allows dual citizenship and numerous passports. Thus, you can keep as many passports as you qualify for.
Citizenship is required to obtain a Canadian passport. It requires multiple processes. You must be a Canadian permanent resident and follow physical presence restrictions. You must file taxes, if applicable. Passing a Canadian citizenship test and demonstrating language skills demonstrate your comprehension and communication ability.
How can you obtain a Canadian passport?
You can get a passport following your citizenship ceremony and certificate. It is rare to be denied this document; all Canadians can apply. Your citizenship may be revoked if your application is ineligible due to misrepresentation, security, human or international rights violations, or organized crime.
Your application form requires numerous papers, including:
- Canadian citizenship proof (citizenship or birth certificate only)
- Valid Canadian passport or travel document (e.g., refugee travel document or identification certificate)
- Support your passport application with two references.
- A document verifying your identification
- Two identical passport-sized photos
First-time passport applicants need a guarantor. A guarantor’s requirements vary by passport type and application region.
The passport application process can be completed online and at a Service Canada location, either by appointment or walk-in.
Canadian authorities recently established a processing time tracking tool. The current time to process a passport application from within Canada ranges from regular service (10–20 business days) to urgent processing (2–9 days or as short as the next day).
Other Benefits
The perks of a Canadian passport go beyond unfettered travel. As a Canadian citizen, you can vote, run for office, and apply for high-security jobs with your passport.
Another benefit is the abolition of five-year status renewals for permanent residents. This minimizes application costs and eliminates IRCC extension requests. Permanent residents of Canada receive free benefits in their first year. Nearly 80% of Canadian permanent residents become citizens for these benefits.
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