As of July 23, 2012, Canadians living in Africa who meet specific eligibility criteria may apply for a new Canadian passport through the simplified renewal application process.
The passport renewal application for Canadians abroad(PDF*, 372KB) is available online. The fees and processing times are the same as for a regular passport application.
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