If you currently live outside of Canada:
Send your complete application with all supporting documentation to the Canadian visa office responsible for your country of citizenship or legal residence.
Find out where to submit your application
Where are you applying from?
You must have legal status in that country.
If you want to visit Canada and require a TRV based on your country of citizenship or the purpose of your visit, you must submit your TRV application separately from your Voluntary Renunciation of PR status application.
TRV applications must be submitted following the existing instructions for submitting TRV applications, while Voluntary Renunciation of PR status applications must be sent in a separate envelope by mail to the IRCC visa office.
We recommend that you apply for Voluntary Renunciation of your PR status first, and apply for your TRV or eTA once you receive the approval of your Voluntary Renunciation.
Note: If you choose to renounce your PR status after you submit an eTA application, your Voluntary Renunciation of Permanent Resident Status application must be completed and submitted online through your secure online account in order for IRCC to continue processing your eTA application. You will be provided with instructions on how to do this after you apply for an eTA.
Forms
Before submitting your application, ensure that all forms have been filled out and signed and that you have included all supporting documentation. Your application will not be processed if even one document is missing.
Mail the document checklist
Make sure you use the Document Checklist (IMM 5783) (PDF, 301.98 KB) and attach it to your application.
What Happens Next
Upon receiving your completed application, an officer will review your file and determine whether you meet the requirements to renounce your Canadian permanent resident status.
If your application is approved, you will be provided with a document confirming that you no longer have permanent resident status in Canada.
Online services
For more information about the programs offered by IRCC, visit Immigration and Citizenship.
Protecting your information
Your personal information is:
- available to IRCC and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees who need to see it to provide the services to you, and
- not disclosed to other organizations except as permitted under the provisions of the Privacy Act or the Citizenship Regulations.
For more information.
For more information about the protection of your data, visit the Help Centre.
Need help?
If you need help, you can find answers to your questions by visiting the Help Centre.
Appendix A: Photo specifications
Notes to the applicant
Take this information with you to the photographer
- Make sure that you provide the correct number of photos specified in the Checklist.
- You must provide identical and unaltered photos.
- Photos may be in colour or in black and white.
- Photos must be original and not altered in any way or taken from an existing photo.
- Photos must reflect your current appearance (taken within the past six (6) months).
Notes to the photographer
The photos must be:
- taken by a commercial photographer;
- 50 mm x 70 mm (2 inches wide x 2 3/4 inches long) and sized so the height of the face measures between 31 mm and 36 mm (1 1/4 inches and 1 7/16 inches) from chin to crown of head (natural top of head);
- clear, sharp and in focus;
- taken with a neutral facial expression (eyes open and clearly visible, mouth closed, no smiling);
- taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows, glare or flash reflections;
- taken straight on, with face and shoulders centred and squared to the camera (i.e. the photos must show the full front view of the person’s head and shoulders, showing the full face centered in the middle of the photo);
- taken in front of a plain white background with a clear difference between the person’s face and the background. Photos must reflect and represent natural skin tones.
The back of one (1) photo must:
- bear the name and date of birth of the subject, as well as the name and complete address of the photography studio;
- bear the date the photo was taken;
- The photographer may use a stamp or handwrite this information. Stick-on labels are not accepted.
