Traveling between ECOPR and PR card reception

[Flowercita]

I submitted my portal2 answer on April 10. Im still waiting for the ECOPR and for my PR card.
I have a planned trip by July 2nd. Not refundable ticket. (Ouch).
I think by that time I already receive my ECOPR, But the PR card?
I still can travel with my RTD and notice of decision?
Not possible travel by land. It's not USA trip. Must take a flight.
Similar experiences? Please share. Thanks.

 

[dao.c]

If you receive your eCOPR while abroad, or you travel abroad after getting your eCOPR but before getting your PR card, you won't be able to board a flight to Canada before first getting a PR Travel Document from the Canadian embassy at the country you're visiting.

 

[Flowercita]

If you receive your eCOPR while abroad, or you travel abroad after getting your eCOPR but before getting your PR card, you won't be able to board a flight to Canada before first getting a PR Travel Document from the Canadian embassy at the country you're visiting.

But I have a valid refugee travel document.

 

[dao.c]

But I have a valid refugee travel document.

That doesn't matter, as a permanent resident you're required to have your PR card or a PR Travel Document (VISA like single use sticker placed in your travel document) before boarding a flight to or entering Canada.

 

[dao.c]

If you do somehow board a flight to Canada as a permanent resident without having your PR card or a PR Travel Document (Airlines aren't supposed to let you board like that), it is up to a CBSA officer's discretion to admit you into Canada if they're satisfied that you're a PR.

 

[Robusta]

I submitted my portal2 answer on April 10. Im still waiting for the ECOPR and for my PR card.
I have a planned trip by July 2nd. Not refundable ticket. (Ouch).
I think by that time I already receive my ECOPR, But the PR card?
I still can travel with my RTD and notice of decision?
Not possible travel by land. It's not USA trip. Must take a flight.
Similar experiences? Please share. Thanks.

I received my eCoPR on June 3, 2026, and flew from Vancouver to Los Angeles on June 5–7 (literally 2 days later). I already had the trip booked, and I also hold a valid Canadian Refugee Travel Document but did not yet have my PR card.

Like many others, I was concerned after reading forum posts saying a PR card or PRTD is required to board a return flight to Canada when using a commercial carrier.

My trip was with Air Canada, direct flights both ways (Vancouver–Los Angeles–Vancouver).

In my case, everything went smoothly. I was able to check in online for the return flight, received a digital boarding pass, and was not asked to present a PR card or eCoPR at any point. Upon arrival in Vancouver, CBSA admitted me using my Refugee Travel Document and did not ask for my eCoPR or PR card.

Disclaimer: This is only my personal experience and not advice. Outcomes may vary depending on the airline, route, and individual circumstances.

 

[Flowercita]

I received my eCoPR on June 3, 2026, and flew from Vancouver to Los Angeles on June 5–7 (literally 2 days later). I already had the trip booked, and I also hold a valid Canadian Refugee Travel Document but did not yet have my PR card.

Like many others, I was concerned after reading forum posts saying a PR card or PRTD is required to board a return flight to Canada when using a commercial carrier.

My trip was with Air Canada, direct flights both ways (Vancouver–Los Angeles–Vancouver).

In my case, everything went smoothly. I was able to check in online for the return flight, received a digital boarding pass, and was not asked to present a PR card or eCoPR at any point. Upon arrival in Vancouver, CBSA admitted me using my Refugee Travel Document and did not ask for my eCoPR or PR card.

Disclaimer: This is only my personal experience and not advice. Outcomes may vary depending on the airline, route, and individual circumstances.

Thanks for sharing.
I will travel with westjet, canadian airline, so I hope they know how is this. Fingers crossed!