Application for a Permanent Resident Travel Document
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Permanent residents returning to Canada by airplane, boat, train or bus must show a valid Permanent Resident Card (PR card) or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) before boarding.
Use this application if you are outside Canada, you have lost your PR card and you need proof of your status to return to Canada.
Do not use this application if you want to give up (renounce) your permanent resident status and want to come to Canada as a visitor only. In that case, you can apply to voluntarily give up (renounce) your permanent resident status.
This application package includes:
- Document Checklist [IMM 5627] July 2016
- Application for a Permanent Resident Travel Document [IMM 5524] July 2016
- Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] September 2015
- Instruction Guide [IMM 5529]
If you cannot view and print this application from this website, contact your nearest visa application centre.
- Read the Instruction Guide and download the application forms.
- Fill out, sign and date your application forms.
- Pay the fees.
- Mail your completed application.