The Travel Document - Permanent Resident Abroad program issues temporary travel documents to permanent residents of Canada abroad who do not have a permanent resident card (PR Card).
Delivered by: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
Application Information
Completed application forms must be submitted in person or by mail to a Canadian mission abroad with the following documentation:
- proof of identity, such as a passport or an identity document issued by the applicant’s country of citizenship
- proof of permanent resident status, such as a returning resident permit or an original record of landing document
- a recent, passport-sized photograph
Financial Information
- There is a $50 fee per temporary travel document.
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 888 242-2100
- TTY: 1 888 576-8502
The Travel Documents program issues travel documents to individuals who have refugee or protected person status in Canada. The program also issues certificates of identity to legally landed persons.
Delivered by: Passport Canada
Application Information
- The program requires several months to process applications.
- Application forms must be signed by the applicant and a guarantor.
- Application Form
Applicants must also provide the following documents with their application:
- proof of immigration status in Canada, such as a status of protected person document, a record of landing or a temporary resident permit (originals only)
- at least one additional identity document bearing the applicant's name and signature, issued by any level of Canadian or foreign government (originals or photocopies signed by the guarantor)
- two identical passport photographs that meet the technical specifications and standards listed in the passport application form
- any valid or expired travel document issued to the applicant, if applicable (originals only)
Financial Information
The fees for travel documents and certificates of identity are as follows:
- $22 for each document issued to a child under three years of age
- $37 for each document issued to a child between 3 and 15 years of age
- $87 for travel documents issued to persons 16 years of age or older
- $127 for certificates of identity issued to persons 16 years of age or older
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 800 567-6868
- TTY: 1 866 255-7655
Related Information
- The validity period of these documents and certificates is determined by the issuing office.
- When a travel document has been lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or is inaccessible, applicants must also include a completed statutory declaration form with their application form.
- As of January 23, 2007, all travellers, including Canadians, permanent residents of Canada and Americans, will need to carry a valid passport or other appropriate secure document when travelling to the United States by air.
SOURCE: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
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