Passport Refusals

Can I be refused or denied a Canadian Passport?

Yes. The Minister of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship has the authority to refuse or suspend the  issuance of a Canadian passport request. It is important to note that once a passport is cancelled, it is no longer valid for travel and cannot be reactivated. 

My request for a Canadian passport was refused. What happened?

In order to be granted and issued a Canadian passport, the applicant:

• Must be a Canadian citizen
• Must not provide false information during their application process
• Submit a duly completed application with all the required information, as requested
• Not have facilitated the use of a passport by a person other than its bearer
• Not have been charged in Canada with the commission of an indictable offence (or an offence committed outside of Canada)
• Must not be imprisoned or be the subject of a court order that restricts the applicant from leaving the country
• Cannot have been restricted by a court order to prevent the applicant from being eligible to receive or be issued a Canadian passport
• Must not owe funds to the Crown in relation to repatriation to Canada or to other consular financial assistance
• Other/additional criterion

To further examine your options in receiving a Canadian passport or to discuss the administrative decision process, contact Sam Law to explore your options.