Guide 5781: Applying to Voluntarily Renounce Your Permanent Resident Status

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.

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.

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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.

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Mail the document checklist

Make sure you use the Document Checklist (IMM 5783) (PDF, 301.98 KB) and attach it to your application.

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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.

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