Mailed-in applications are processed in Canada. Centralized Network – Certificate of Identity Section – Crémazie 6th Floor (OSC) 365 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 Do not mail or bring your application form to any other Passport Program service location.
Standard pick-up: You must pick up your passport in person at this location. It will be ready in 10 business days.
Canada Visitor Visa Processing time (Average) StepDuration (Weeks) Initiating Application 1st Week Waiting Period 2nd to 5th Week Checking Status 4th to 5th Week Decision Declaration 6th to 7th Week
Projected wait times are approximately 24 months for refugee claims and 12 months for refugee appeals.
A travel document will only be issued if you can demonstrate to the immigration officer that you meet or will meet the physical residency requirement to maintain the PR status. Depending of the office, issuance of a travel document can take a few days to a few weeks/months.
Yes, but only if you're entering by private vehicle. For commercial travel, a PR card or a PRTD is required. Without these, you won't be allowed to board your return flight or other commercial transport to Canada.
If you apply online, fill out the application for a permanent resident travel document (IMM 5444) form in the permanent residence portal. You can apply on paper if you can't apply online and require accommodations, including for accessibility reasons.
Permanent residents (PR) of Canada must carry and show their valid permanent resident card (PR card) or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier.
A passport or travel document, language test results, proof of Canadian education, proof of work experience, proof of funds, and mandatory documents are mandatory. In contrast, some documents, like a provincial nominee certificate of trade experience from a Canadian authority, are not mandatory.