Official Processing Times

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Published passport processing standards

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Published waiting timesPublished passport processing standards
  1. 01
    United Kingdom

    Standard domestic · Usually within 3 weeks · Clock starts when documents arrive Source 1

  2. 02
    Canada

    Eligible passport office in person · 10 business days · Mailing time excluded Source 2

  3. 03
    Canada

    Regular office, mail or online · 20 business days · Mailing time excluded Source 2

  4. 04
    Canada

    Express pickup · 2 to 9 business days · Urgent or express service Source 2

The UK uses weeks. Canada publishes business-day targets and excludes postage.

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Published passport processing standards

The UK figure uses weeks. Canada uses business days and excludes mailing time. The table keeps those definitions visible.

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United KingdomStandard domesticUsually within 3 weeksClock starts when documents arriveSource 1
CanadaEligible passport office in person10 business daysMailing time excludedSource 2
CanadaRegular office, mail or online20 business daysMailing time excludedSource 2
CanadaExpress pickup2 to 9 business daysUrgent or express serviceSource 2

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