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Passport stamping after PPR: how long it typically takes once it reaches IRCC

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Timeline

Documents Submitted
28 Apr
Decision
26 Apr

Documents Needed

  • Passport (sent for stamping)

    Typically takes about 10–15 days total once IRCC receives it, though it can occasionally stretch to a month.

Step-by-Step

A member sent their passport for stamping shortly after receiving their PPR (Passport Request), got confirmation it had reached IRCC on May 5, and had no further update a month later.

What the thread suggested:
  1. A typical turnaround for passport stamping is roughly 10–15 days including transit time. Multiple members converged on this rough range as the expected norm.

  2. However, it can occasionally stretch to about a month, so a delay beyond the 10–15 day window isn't necessarily abnormal, even if it's frustrating.

  3. Check your online tracker for updates — this is generally the first place to look for movement before assuming something is wrong, since the status shown there can offer more current information than the initial "processing" confirmation.


The practical takeaway: expect roughly 10–15 days for passport stamping after your PPR, but understand it can occasionally take up to a month — check your online tracker regularly for updates rather than assuming a delay past the typical window means something has gone wrong.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: Expect roughly 10–15 days for passport stamping turnaround, occasionally stretching to about a month.
  • Do: Check your online tracker for updates rather than assuming a delay past the typical window is a problem.

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