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2022
18
July
How fast can you get a passport in Calgary?
18
July
Question:
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Veronica
She will have to go to harry hays downtown. Last i heard you had to have an appt to go. Not sure if its changed?
Sylvain
Call the Service canada passport they have an express passport service if you need it in the next two days. You will probably need to go to the Harry Hays building.
Anita
You need to go to Harry Hayes Building downtown. They can do it in 24 hours. You can call them
Anita
Here is the info
Melissa
It's tight.. Only way would be as abo e.. get in line Harry hays see what they can do. But she will also need passport photo.. so do t forget to bring that
Catherin
I’ve had a two hour turn around at the downtown location. Need to provide proof of urgency (flight booking). It was double the cost when I did it a number of years ago. Try looking on the website?
Janis
Passport photos take less than 15 minutes at Walmart
Greg
Rebook your flights
Therese
Greg her flight. Not mine
Corinne
I would go to the south Calgary passport office (might be a shorter wait time in line) straight from airport, instead of harry hays building, even though it’s on opposite side of city.
Photos might be your easiest thing to do, I go to an AMA office (if you’re a member)
Bring all supporting documentation, including new photos and proof of flight on Wed.
Melissa
Corinne has to be Harry hays.. as that's where they can process it with in the right time frame or I.would Agree
Tara
I thought the only passport office now in Calgary was in the south.
Taryn
Tara the Harry Hays is the main building. I got a rush passport just last month and was told that location was the only one that could do rush or overnight renewal.
Tara
Taryn this is wonderful to know. Thank you so much
Debbie
Tara the passports are actually made at Harry Hayes. They can be done quickly
Corinne
My daughter lost her passport and got a replacement on a holiday weekend. But others might be right about hays building. If you can reach a human before she lands, I’d phone to ask them re: appt, where to apply, etc.
Good luck!
Mike
I paid for same day service. Did everything at the passport office.
Norma
Mike which passport office did you go to?
Darlene
Norma go to the one downtown
Basma
Norma only the one in downtown has same day processing
Krista
Walmart can have your pictures right away and then go to the south calgary passport office. You don't need an appt and they can usually get it for you within 24 hours with a cost. Hopefully your flight is later.
Helen
The day we were leaving for Moab with the kids we realized hubbies passport had expired. Straight to Henry Hayes building downtown had replacement in hand within 4 hours. Key*** have have all necessary docs on hand and ur references avail waiting to answer the phone when Passport office verifies them as your guarantor/reference
Helen
We were sent from South office (6 years ago) they could not do same day. May have changed
Teresa
You pay extra for 24 hour service. She need s to get on it right away
Teresa
We went location in south calgary. Near sundance
Leanne
Teresa .... yes was in this position once and passport was issued in about 19 hours. Get passport picture first
Teresa
If you are closer to a London drugs. Fast service for passport photo then walmart
Natalie
Better rebook that flight for tomorrow morning, because there is NO WAY she is making it. Even with the 24 hour rush fee
Janet
Natalie Exactly, and many gov workers are not back to work yet. I know I don't go back till April 4. No way are they going to get a passport by tomorrow morning with government offices running at reduced staff right now.
Alyssa
Glad I read this, I need a rush on a passport, not 2 days. But about 20. So I made an appointment to go in, didnt know you still needed appointments. Hope your step-daugther gets hers! And thank you to all the commenters, helped me as well
Michelle
Alyssa just did this too took about 2 weeks
Alyssa
Michelle thank you, I’m still waiting to hear back from them about an appointment lol!
Rachel
So Harry Hays was (not sure if still is) appointment only - except for 10 drop in spots that you have to line up for early in the morning. I would go at 630 if I were you. Then you will be given a slip with an appointment time to come back at that day. If you call, because it's less than 24 hours, you might be able to get an appointment that way. But just FYI! If you don't get one of those 10 spots then you have to come back the next day. Bring a lawn chair.
Terri
There is one in the airport that can rush you a passport
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Steven Odut
Harry Hays lists Urgent Pickup as a service whereas the south office in Sundance only lists Express Pickup and does not offer urgent service. Urgent service “will be ready the next business day”. Express is “2-9 business days”
Heba
I just rushed my kids' passports and you need an appointment. You inquire online and someone will book you in but either way i think the minimum is 2 days prior.
Vita
Heba hi, curious how long this took. I submitted an appointment request online today for an expedited passport so waiting to hear back. How long did it take to get the passports from day of appointment?
Heba
Vita Kampmann appointment was on a Friday, picked up the following Thursday
Vita
Heba thank you!!
Heather
Here's the page with all the official details. If you click the link for "within 2 days" then click "apply in person" it will give you the number to call to make an appointment. Best of luck -- my boss once got one within 3 hours. It cost an arm and a leg, but it is doable.
https://www.canada.ca/.../urgent-emergency-passport.html...
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Get urgent or emergency passport services - Canada.ca
David
Harry Hayes building downtown. Photos from London Drugs, 24 hour turn around (some same day), will cost $285
Nicole
We just did a 24 rush passport in Edmonton last week and it was ready in a matter of hours, it is possible!!
Anastasi
Here’s the number for urgent passport
If you are travelling within the next two business days, please contact the Passport Call Centre at 1-800-567-6868 for assistance.
Christin
You’ll also need to call the rcmp and report it lost. My son lost a passport. Had it replaced in a couple of days for a flight. Paid a ton of money for it!
Jody
When I lost mine a few years back, I needed to submit an oath as well….
https://www.canada.ca/.../passport/forms/pdf/pptc203-eng.pdf
Ginger
Harry hays passport office can get you a passport in 4 hours. As long as you have all your documents and you have proof of your flight. I did have to do this before Covid. Not sure if they can still do it that quickly. I guess it would depend on how fast you can get in.
Heather
Ginger holy moley. That's quick
Ginger
Heather they can print/make them right at Harry Hays. They have that special paper there. That is why the turn around can be so quick.
Heather
Gingerwow. I hope she has good luck
Dawn
You have to make an appointment
Kimberly
In an emergency 1 day. Call they will have you come to office and issue a temporary one.
Rebecca
If she’s landing at YYC they used to have an emergency passport counter at the airport, just let them know what happened
Christin
Pre covid got Passport same day downtown Harry hays
Diana
At the airport. They do this all the times and it is about $700. They can have it done in a few hours.
Jo
We had a trip to Mexico on Jan 2 and on Jan 1 when doing the online flight check in found that my son’s passport was expired. Called Passport Canada at 18005676868. Left a msg and someone called me back within 1/2 hr. Got an appt booked at Harry Hayes at 4pm and got the new passport 30 min later! Be prepared to pay $300 extra fees. Staples passport photo service took about 10 min.
John
Phone the Mexican border. Maybe u don’t need a passport
Lisa
John absolutely need a passport to enter mexico
Catherin
John You can't even get on a flight to Mexico without your passport, pretty sure.
K
John you need a passport to get down here to Mexico
John
We’ve gotten into the USA with just driver’s license
Lori
John recently?
Karen
John Not since 9-11.
John
as recently as December 2021 at the sweet grass border crossing and 2 years ago at the crossing south of Cardston.
Lonneke
You will need to go to the Harry Hays building in downtown Calgary and get them to issue her a new rush passport. It will take 2 business days and cost you a pretty penny. Go to the government of Canada website for more info. She will not get onto an international flight without a valid passport.
Aurea
My friend got it at Harry Hays same day as walk in. It cost more but was able to get it within 5 hours
Carol-An
Aurea True! It can be done in a one day turnaround at the Harry Hay building. Bring proof of the upcoming trip.
Chelsie
Good luck .. I have no advice
Chelsie
Therese … did she make it ????
Therese
Chelsie yes! We got the passport in 3 hours
Chelsie
Therese amazing ! Have a great vacay!
John
Call the Canadian embassy in Mexico. Maybe they can help.
Kim
John
Louise
When you get to Harry Hays for passport update —show them you flight tickets and they will put a rush on them and you should have them in 2 hours. Make sure your reference contacts are available and answer their call and questions right away. Get your photos done before going to the passport office.
Jesse
I’ve had a passport completed within a few hours. I went in person and asked for express mail since I was in from out of town. Got a call 2 hours later that my passport was ready if I wanted to pick it up instead
Christin
So, where’s the party?lol
Melanie
Theresa Marchand what’s the verdict
Therese
Melanie got it in 3 hours! I’m getting closer to the margarita
Melanie
Therese yay I’m so happy to hear this
Nicola
Harry hays building but not sure how fast
Steven
Just use your covid passport -- it works
Kim
Steven
Shawn
1 day for expedited service.
Therese
Thank you all!!! We got it in whopping 3 hours!
Family ready for takeoff
Janis
Therese thats great to hear! Have a wonderful time.
Kim
Therese wonderful
Sarah
Therese that’s great news. Hv an amazing vacation. Where did you end up going and what was the fee?
Therese
We went to Harry Hays and paid $311 including everything except photos.
It was very tight we wouldn’t make it.
Make sure all references and guarantor are available for call because they did call them if you ever will need an emergency passport
Joe
Oh wow! I had no idea a person could get a passport in 3 hours. I thought for sure your stepdaughter was gonna miss out on Mexico.
I’m happy for her that she made it!
Wendy
Joe good info
Joe
Wendy 100%!!
Therese
Joe I totally thought so too.
We were lucky to get great help! I appreciate the guy who helped us a lot!
Joe
Therese good for you guys. I bet that was a stressful day. Enjoy Mexico!
Tammi
When you pick up your passport at Harry Hays what’s the procedure? We are picking up tomorrow (already went & did the application & paid extra for pick up in 2 weeks) just need to know where to go in the building lol
Aurea
Tammi pick up counter is at the 2nd floor.
Tammi
Aurea Cool! Thanks!
A.I. says...
Lost Passport and Urgent Replacement in Calgary
Losing a passport right before an international trip can be a nightmare, but don't panic! With the right steps and a bit of luck, you might still be able to get your stepdaughter's passport replaced in time for your trip to Mexico.
Getting a Passport in a Rush
The Government of Canada offers an urgent passport service for those who need to travel within the next few days. However, keep in mind that this service comes at an additional cost and has strict requirements.
Requirements for Urgent Passport Replacement
- Proof of travel within the next few days (e.g., airline ticket)
- Two passport photos
- Original supporting documents (e.g., birth certificate, citizenship certificate)
- Payment for the passport fee and urgent service fee
Fastest Place in Calgary for Passport Replacement
The Service Canada Centre in Calgary is likely your best bet for getting an urgent passport replacement. They offer passport services and can process urgent requests.
Address:
Harry Hays Building, 220 4 Ave SE #127, Calgary, AB T2G 4X3
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed on statutory holidays)
Getting Passport Photos in Calgary
You'll need two passport photos for the urgent passport application. Many pharmacies and photo studios offer passport photo services, but for the fastest option, consider visiting a dedicated passport photo service like Canadian National Photos.
Address:
912 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1J1
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost and Timeline
Be prepared for a significant cost when getting an urgent passport replacement. In addition to the regular passport fee (around $120 for a five-year passport), you'll need to pay an urgent service fee (around $110) and any additional fees for rush photo services.
If all goes well and you meet the requirements, it's possible to get a passport within 24 hours or even the same day in some cases. However, it's recommended to apply as soon as possible to increase your chances of getting it in time for your trip on Wednesday morning.
Remember, the earlier you start the process, the better your chances of making your flight to Mexico. Good luck, and safe travels!
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Therese
Help!! My stepdaughter (18 years old) seem to have lost her passport
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We are going to Mexico tomorrow morning (Wednesday March 16th). She’s landing in Calgary from Vancouver today at 1.30pm.
How fast has anyone been able to get a passport recently?
I’m not Canadian so I have never applied for a Canadian passport.
Where is the fastest place in Calgary? Where is the best place to get photos fast?
I need all the recommendations I can get.
I’m sure it will cost a billion, but it is what it is.
Worst case we will switch her flight, but want to try first to get it super uber fast
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