Mailed-in applications are processed in Canada. Centralized Network – Certificate of Identity Section – Crémazie 6th Floor (OSC) 365 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 Do not mail or bring your application form to any other Passport Program service location.
A passport or travel document, language test results, proof of Canadian education, proof of work experience, proof of funds, and mandatory documents are mandatory. In contrast, some documents, like a provincial nominee certificate of trade experience from a Canadian authority, are not mandatory.
A travel document will only be issued if you can demonstrate to the immigration officer that you meet or will meet the physical residency requirement to maintain the PR status. Depending of the office, issuance of a travel document can take a few days to a few weeks/months.
If you apply online, fill out the application for a permanent resident travel document (IMM 5444) form in the permanent residence portal. You can apply on paper if you can't apply online and require accommodations, including for accessibility reasons.
Permanent residents (PR) of Canada must carry and show their valid permanent resident card (PR card) or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier.
As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the United States are also exempt from the eTA requirement and must show these documents for all methods of travel to Canada: a valid passport from their country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document) and.
Your permanent resident (PR) card can be used to show that you have permanent resident status in Canada. When you travel outside Canada, you should make sure you have a valid PR card before you leave Canada.
27 (1) A permanent resident of Canada has the right to enter and remain in Canada, subject to the provisions of this Act. (2) A permanent resident must comply with any conditions imposed under the regulations or under instructions given under subsection 14.1(1).