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Application for a travel document
(permanent resident abroad)

This application is for permanent residents outside of Canada who need proof of their status so they can return to Canada.

Use this travel document if you have lost your documents showing your permanent residence status.

Many visa offices have specific local instructions about which documents you must submit with your application. You need to find out what they are, and make sure you include all the correct documents. Consult the list of Canadian visa offices abroad to find the office responsible for your country under “Applications for Travel Documents (Permanent Residents Abroad).” The page for your visa office includes a link to their website. Go to the website and find out what requirements and procedures you must follow when you apply.

Some of the documents are available to you in Portable Document Format (PDF). This is a universal file format that allows you to read, print or download an online document while maintaining the fonts, graphics and general layout of that document. To view a PDF document, you must have a PDF reader installed. If you do not already have such a reader, there are numerous PDF readers available for free download or for purchase on the Internet.

If you cannot view and print this application from this website, contact your nearest Canadian visa office abroad.

This application includes the following items:

This application must be submitted to the responsible Canadian visa office.

Date Modified: 2009-11-09

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