Permanent resident travel document: How to apply

From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

To apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD)

• you must submit a complete application for each person in your family who needs one
• each application must show that the person meets the requirements to remain a permanent resident
  • For example, you can’t have a removal order to leave Canada.

How to apply

Follow the steps below to submit your application:

1. Get the application package

The application package includes the instruction guide and all the forms you need to fill out.

1. Read the instruction guide

   Our instruction guide [IMM 5529] (opens in a new tab) has detailed information on how to prepare, complete and submit your application.

2. Prepare your forms and documents

   You need to provide all of the documents in the document checklist and complete the application form.

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   Prepare all the documents in the checklist

   Review the document checklist (IMM 5644) (opens in a new tab) .

   • Use the checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.
   • Include the checklist in your application.
   Fill out the application form

   If you apply online, fill out the application for a permanent resident travel document (IMM 5444) form in the permanent residence portal.

   If you can’t apply online

   You can apply on paper if you can’t apply online and require accommodations, including for accessibility reasons.

   To apply on paper, download and fill out IMM 5444 (opens in a new tab) .

   Make sure you click the “Validate” button at the top of the form before printing and signing it.

   If you have a representative or designated individual

   If you want to appoint someone to do business with us on your behalf (optional), you can use either a

   • representative or
   • designated individual

   Download and complete 1 of these forms based on who’s helping you:

   • Use of a representative (IMM 5476) (opens in a new tab)
   • Authority to release personal information to a designated individual (IMM 5475) (opens in a new tab)

   Make sure

   • you sign it digitally or by hand
   • your representative or designated individual also signs it
   • you include it with your application
   If you’re applying from China and have a Chinese passport

   You must include an “Inquiry of Exit & Entry Record” from China.

   • It must show a record of your entry to and exit from China for 5 years before the date of your application.
   • You can get the document from the local Public Security Bureau.
   • Make sure you translate the document to English or French.

2. Pay your fees online

You need to pay the $50 fee when you apply.

• Make sure you include your receipt (proof of payment) with your application.
• We can’t refund the fee once we start processing your application.

Pay your fees online

3. Submit your application and supporting documents

If you apply online

When applying online, submit your application and all supporting documents through the permanent residence portal.

If you apply on paper

You may be able to apply on paper if your nearest visa application centre (VAC) accepts paper applications by mail or in person.

Before you apply, contact your nearest VAC.