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Travel Document FAQ
A travel document (also known as Form IMM 5529) allows Canadian permanent residents who are
not in the country to prove their immigration status on their return to Canada.
More information is available from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
Who can apply for a travel document?
Anyone who is a permanent resident and is not currently in Canada can apply for
a travel document. Additionally you must not be subject to a deportation order and
you must be able to prove your permanent residence status.
Where can I apply for a Travel Document?
You can get a travel document from any Canadian visa office abroad. The visa office website for
the country you are in will direct and inform you on how to obtain your travel document
and what documents to submit with your application.
My PR Card expired whilst I was out of Canada. How can I prove my status on my return?
You need to apply for a travel document from any Canadian visa office abroad. This will enable you to enter
Canada and then you can apply for a new PR card.
What do I need to get a travel document?
You need to prove your identity and that you were a legal permanent resident in
Canada prior to your departure. You must have lived in Canada for 730 days out of
the last 5 years.
Will one travel document cover all family members?
No. Each family member regardless of age must apply for their own travel document.
How much does it cost to apply for a travel document?
The fee for processing your application for a travel document is CDN $50. You may
pay this in the local currency of the country you are staying in if the Canadian
visa office there agrees. If your request for a travel document is denied, your
fees will not be refunded.
What happens once I have submitted my application?
Once you have submitted your application to the Canadian visa office in the country
you are staying in, a visa official will review your application and if you are
eligible for a travel document, it will be affixed to your passport.
Do I need to reapply for a PR Card if I have a travel document?
Yes. The travel document will only allow you to enter into Canada once. When you
are back in Canada you should apply for a PR Card because this allows you multiple
entries into Canada.
I have a record of Landing but no PR Card. Will this allow me entry into Canada?
No. Unless you have a valid PR Card you will not be able to enter the country. You
will only be able to do so if you obtain a travel document from a Canadian visa office in the country you are staying in.
On your return to Canada you should apply for a PR Card especially if you expect
to travel outside of the country again.
I am a permanent resident planning a trip abroad. Do I need a travel document to
re-enter Canada?
If you have a valid PR card, you do not need to get a travel document. If your PR
card is due to expire whilst you are away, you should apply for a new card before
you go. Travel documents are emergency documents issued to permanent residents whose
PR card has expired or been lost or stolen whilst they are out of the country.
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