Hi, everyone,
I am confused that if I need to apply Travel Document since I will travle without having my PR card because of the timing issue (My first PR card will not be issued to me on time and I applied my PR within Canada).
I've been asking around and from my understanding, Travel Document is required because you need to enter Canada with a valid VISA. If you are coming from a country that doesn't need a VISA to enter Canada, there is no need to apply Travel Document. And also, I found this on the CIC website:
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No matter how you travel back to Canada, all permanent residents entering Canada must satisfy the border services officer that they have valid permanent resident status. A valid permanent resident card is the best proof of your status.
If you do not present your card when you return to Canada, you may be asked to show one of the following documents:
•a completed Confirmation of Permanent Residence form;
•the original Record of Landing (if it is dated 1973 or later);
•a passport stamped with the date you were granted permanent residence (if your Record of Landing is dated 1972 or earlier);
•a certified true copy of a Record of Landing document issued by CIC National Headquarters; or
•a letter issued by CIC National Headquarters attesting to your permanent resident status.
The border services officer may also need to confirm your permanent resident status by asking you questions and checking our information systems.
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It doesn't look like I need to apply Travel Document since with my passport, I don't need a VISA.
However, while I proposed my questions to the Canadian embassy where I will travel to, one of them told me I shall apply one but if I do not have enough time, it's okay not to apply but it has to depend on the custom while I enter Canada. And another one replied me nothing but just asked me to apply it, even I'd explained my situation to them.
Thus, should I apply or not? Because I will only travel in that country for one week and I am afraid that I won't have enough time to apply this Travel document. Please help. Thanks!!
I am confused that if I need to apply Travel Document since I will travle without having my PR card because of the timing issue (My first PR card will not be issued to me on time and I applied my PR within Canada).
I've been asking around and from my understanding, Travel Document is required because you need to enter Canada with a valid VISA. If you are coming from a country that doesn't need a VISA to enter Canada, there is no need to apply Travel Document. And also, I found this on the CIC website:
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No matter how you travel back to Canada, all permanent residents entering Canada must satisfy the border services officer that they have valid permanent resident status. A valid permanent resident card is the best proof of your status.
If you do not present your card when you return to Canada, you may be asked to show one of the following documents:
•a completed Confirmation of Permanent Residence form;
•the original Record of Landing (if it is dated 1973 or later);
•a passport stamped with the date you were granted permanent residence (if your Record of Landing is dated 1972 or earlier);
•a certified true copy of a Record of Landing document issued by CIC National Headquarters; or
•a letter issued by CIC National Headquarters attesting to your permanent resident status.
The border services officer may also need to confirm your permanent resident status by asking you questions and checking our information systems.
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It doesn't look like I need to apply Travel Document since with my passport, I don't need a VISA.
However, while I proposed my questions to the Canadian embassy where I will travel to, one of them told me I shall apply one but if I do not have enough time, it's okay not to apply but it has to depend on the custom while I enter Canada. And another one replied me nothing but just asked me to apply it, even I'd explained my situation to them.
Thus, should I apply or not? Because I will only travel in that country for one week and I am afraid that I won't have enough time to apply this Travel document. Please help. Thanks!!
