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Permanent Residents Travel Documents
In Canada, Permanent Residents Travel Documents (PRTDs) serve as essential travel documents for permanent residents who need to travel outside the country but do not have a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card). Understanding the purpose, eligibility criteria, and application process for PRTDs is crucial for permanent residents to ensure smooth travel experiences.
Purpose
The PRTD serves as a vital travel document for permanent residents requiring travel outside Canada when they do not possess a valid PR Card or when their PR Card has expired.
Validity
The PRTD typically grants a single entry into Canada. Upon returning to Canada, permanent residents can apply for a new PR Card if necessary.
How To Apply
- Submit an application
- Submit an application from outside Canada through the nearest Canadian visa office or application center in your country of residence.
- Complete forms
- Complete required forms, gather supporting documents, and pay the applicable processing fee.
Processing Time
- Submit early
- Ensure to submit the application well in advance of planned travel to allow for processing time.
Emergency Travel
- Emergency Travel Document (ETD)
- Permanent residents without a valid PR Card and in need of urgent travel can apply for an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) at the nearest Canadian consulate or embassy.
Eligibility
- Permanent resident status
- Must hold permanent resident status in Canada.
- Exclusions
- Temporary residents, such as visitors or study/work permit holders, are not eligible for a PRTD.
