RTD travel - Which nationality to select while booking a ticket

[ahmedwaly]

I always say canadian because the document is canadian. If they ask specifically YOUR nationality then its your country of origin. Usually check ins for air canada you need to say canadian for your ticket and use RTD number. Ive never had any problems with that.

You can’t use Canadian unless you are a citizen the document is issued from Canads but this doesn’t automatically imply that you are citizen and is written clearly inside the bearer is NOT a Canadian Citizen.

 

[Deleted member 1167690]

I worked for airlines for many years RTD holder need to put stateless xxx or xxb as they are not Canadian citizens and is shown blank in nationality field and they can’t claim original citizenship without using the original passport that they can’t use any refugee automatically becomes stateless if he is not willing to use or require protection of his original country any other info written would count as misrepresentation and is grounds for entry refusal or deportation on visa applications or boarding being denied.

There is no xxx option for booking a ticket with air canada. It has to say canadian because your document RTD is CANADIAN.

 

[Flowercita]

There is no xxx option for booking a ticket with air canada. It has to say canadian because your document RTD is CANADIAN.

I mean You can select your nationality when buying the ticket. But for immigration purposes the agent MUST do it manual when You check in. You Will see You can't do check in. Have to do it at the airport. It happen to me. That's the explanation I received and I shared.

 

[Deleted member 1167690]

I mean You can select your nationality when buying the ticket. But for immigration purposes the agent MUST do it manual when You check in. You Will see You can't do check in. Have to do it at the airport. It happen to me. That's the explanation I received and I shared.

I travelled like 5 times in the past month via air canada and ive checked in myself each time with no issues at all LOL

 

[Flowercita]

I travelled like 5 times in the past month via air canada and ive checked in myself each time with no issues at all LOL

Why LOL ? It's My experience and the explanation I got from immigration Officer. It's not funny .

 

[Deleted member 1167690]

Why LOL ? It's My experience and the explanation I got from immigration Officer. It's not funny .

Bro chill i was talking about my experience and yes its funny.

 

[Flowercita]

Bro chill i was talking about my experience and yes its funny.

Umm ok. But here there are some people disrespecful, this why I better clarify.

 

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[lalaland1:)]

Hello,
Could someone please confirm which nationality should I choose while booking a ticket on RTD? Original nationality / Canadian (Of course not) ? or XXB ?

Hey! What did you mention then?? I’m in the same boat and I’m travelling with Thai air and it’s only allowing me to write a country and there’s no option for XXB, Refugee Etc. I’ve written Canadian for now since the document was issued in Canada but I’m not sure that’s right. I’d be grateful if someone else can help out as well. Thank you!

 

[canuck78]

Hey! What did you mention then?? I’m in the same boat and I’m travelling with Thai air and it’s only allowing me to write a country and there’s no option for XXB, Refugee Etc. I’ve written Canadian for now since the document was issued in Canada but I’m not sure that’s right. I’d be grateful if someone else can help out as well. Thank you!

You aren’t Canadian you must change it to your country of citizenship.

 

[lalaland1:)]

You aren’t Canadian you must change it to your country of citizenship.

I called Thai airways and they were like write the country that issued the document and changed it for me. I can change it from here too but I’m not sure if I should cause the airline did it. I’m really confused too.

 

[Flowercita]

Write your true nationality.
When they scan your document appears stateless (XXX instead of the code of your country ) so they will call you and do it manually. Even if you try to check in online, they will call you to the front desk when arrives at the airport. Is not big deal but consider arriving early to the airport. Good luck.

 

[lalaland1:)]

Write your true nationality.
When they scan your document appears stateless (XXX instead of the code of your country ) so they will call you and do it manually. Even if you try to check in online, they will call you to the front desk when arrives at the airport. Is not big deal but consider arriving early to the airport. Good luck.

So it doesn’t matter whatever I write then? Cause they’re gonna do it manually anyway?

 

[Flowercita]

So it doesn’t matter whatever I write then? Cause they’re gonna do it manually anyway?

Yes. That happened to me. Because they have to scan the code and in that code appears your country. Check your travel document, You Will see XXX. So the system didn't recognize a country with that short name. Clerk attendant should write a note in the system to print your ticket.

 

[Flowercita]

Stateless means something very specific so unless truly stateless you a protected person who still has citizenship in another country.

I never Said he is stateless But in the document is not state the nationality. That explained a airport agent. It's not My idea. But maybe You want to share your experience. I'm speaking from My experience.