Use Form I131 Application for Travel Document. For permanent residents, the re-entry permit is valid for two years from the date of issue.Please read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet(s) of paper. To receive a ride free permit, applicants must apply using a valid government-issued picture identification card and a printed wallet-sized photo. The contents of this document are organized in nine chapters. Chapter One is "An Overview.