Canada's passport fees rise 2.7% in March—here's what travelers need to know
Passport fees in Canada will rise on 31 March 2026, marking the first increase in over two years. The adjustment follows the April 2024 Consumer Price Index, with all travel document costs climbing by 2.7%.
The fee for a standard 10-year adult passport issued within Canada will go up from $120 to around $123. A child's passport, also processed domestically, will increase from $57 to about $58.50. These changes reflect a broader shift in how passport costs are calculated.
The current fee structure covers only about 15% of the Passport Program's operational expenses. To address this gap, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reviewing the entire pricing system. Proposed changes include tiered fees based on demand, performance-related pricing, and bundled application options.
A public consultation on these proposals is planned for spring 2026. Moving forward, passport fees will adjust annually in line with the inflation calculator under the new payment model.
Despite the price changes, Canada's passport remains one of the most powerful globally. Ranked 8th in the January 2026 Henley Passport Index, it grants visa-free access to 181 destinations.
The fee increases take effect at the end of March 2026. Further adjustments may follow after the IRCC's review and public feedback. Travellers should expect regular inflation-based changes to passport costs in the future.
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