Using RTD after you apply for Citizinship

[simple2000]

Hi guys,
Can I renew my RTD after I applied for citizenship? or once you applied for Citizenship you have to wait for Canadian passport? thank you

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi guys,
Can I renew my RTD after I applied for citizenship? or once you applied for Citizenship you have to wait for Canadian passport? thank you

1/ You can use it up to the point where you take the oath and become a citizen.

 

[simple2000]

Can I renew it after applying for citizenship, it will expire next month and Will apply for citizenship in 5 months? thanks

 

[Simba112]

Can I renew it after applying for citizenship, it will expire next month and Will apply for citizenship in 5 months? thanks

yes you can renew it, provided you are yet to apply for citizenship

 

[canuck78]

yes you can renew it, provided you are yet to apply for citizenship

As long as you haven’t become a Canadian citizen you can apply for an RTD. It is taking over a year to get citizenship so many will need a valid travel document during the citizenship application process.

 

[Mtl123]

Hi guys,

I’m in a somewhat similar situation and was wondering if you could help clarify for me.

I currently have my refugee travel document, I have my citizenship ceremony date set for July 28, and I am set to travel August 22 (purchased ticket). Any chance I can use my RTD with my citizenship certificate to travel? Or do I absolutely need my Canadian passport?

I have a passport office appointment for August 9 but I’m scared I won’t get my citizenship certificate in time to present it at the passport office.

Any insights/ advice is appreciated.
Thank you!

 

[Simba112]

Hi guys,

I’m in a somewhat similar situation and was wondering if you could help clarify for me.

I currently have my refugee travel document, I have my citizenship ceremony date set for July 28, and I am set to travel August 22 (purchased ticket). Any chance I can use my RTD with my citizenship certificate to travel? Or do I absolutely need my Canadian passport?

I have a passport office appointment for August 9 but I’m scared I won’t get my citizenship certificate in time to present it at the passport office.

Any insights/ advice is appreciated.
Thank you!

You may consider changing you travel arrangement ... once you receive your Citizenship Certificate you no longer have protected status, You lose your Protected Status after becoming a Citizen, among others. You are not supposed to use RTD after becoming a Citizen, and you will need to use Canadian Passport to travel back