The federal government announced Tuesday that online passport renewal is now available to all eligible adult Canadians in Canada.

In a news release the Government of Canada describes it as “a modern passport program that delivers secure, user-friendly digital services that save time, reduce in-person visits and make passport renewal easier.”

Canadians can complete their passport renewal application online by submitting their application, photo and payment digitally – instead of mailing documents or visiting a Service Canada Centre.

The government says this is also a bonus for people who find in person service cumbersome including people living in rural or remote communities and those with mobility challenges. In-person and mail-in services will continue to be available for Canadians who choose or need them.

The government also recently added the online passport application status checker; expanded access to in-person 10-business-day passport service at select Service Canada Centres; and the government’s passport service guarantee that applications will be processed within 30 business days or the passport is free.

Some of the criteria includes your passport having been issued in the last 15 years, your passport will expire in the next 6 months or is expired right now, you don’t need a passport for the next 20 business days, plus mailing time. your current passport will be cancelled and will not be valid after you apply for your renewal, you have a digital passport photo and you use the same name, date of birth, place of birth and gender identifier on your new passport.