US Permanent Residents (Non-citizens) An original Alien Registration Card is required, along with a national passport (passport from country of birth). For visits exceeding 30 days: A valid national passport and a Bahamas visa are required for US resident non-citizens wishing to stay longer than 30 days.
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.
If you're outside Canada without a valid PR card, you need to apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD). For example, if your PR card expires or is lost, stolen or damaged while you're outside Canada, you need a PRTD to enter Canada by commercial vehicle (airplane, bus, boat or train).
Persons holding a valid Canadian passport or permanent resident card DO NOT require a visa to enter The Bahamas. Passports, must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of return if travelling direct from Canada, and 6 months if transiting through the United States.
Can I travel outside the U.S. with a green card? Yes, you can travel abroad as a green card holder — that's one of the many benefits of being a permanent resident. However, your trip must be temporary and you cannot remain outside the United States for more than 1 year.
As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must show the following documents for all methods of travel to Canada: a valid passport from their country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document) and. a valid green card (or equivalent valid proof of status in the United States)
The processing times for PRTDs vary depending on the country. In general, it can take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks. However, in some cases, the processing time may exceed eight weeks.
Canada Visitor Visa Processing time (Average) StepDuration (Weeks) Initiating Application 1st Week Waiting Period 2nd to 5th Week Checking Status 4th to 5th Week Decision Declaration 6th to 7th Week
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.
Standard pick-up: You must pick up your passport in person at this location. It will be ready in 10 business days.