IMM 5529 Guide: Applying for a Permanent Resident Travel Document
If your application is complete and you meet the requirements:
- you will be issued a PRTD counterfoil in your passport.
The PRTD is all you need from the visa office for re-entry to Canada.
If your application for a PRTD is refused:
- you will get a refusal letter, explaining the reasons for the refusal and your appeal rights.
If you decide to appeal a negative decision, follow the instructions in the “Notice of Appeal” form and letter sent with your refusal.
What if I am living outside Canada on a long-term basis?
Usually, PRTD counterfoils are issued for a single entry to Canada. However, you can request a long-term multiple entry PRTD if you:
- meet the residency obligation; and
- are living outside Canada on a long-term basis (for example, if you are a permanent resident accompanying your Canadian citizen spouse).
Include a cover letter that explains your circumstances and requests a multiple entry PRTD.
Multiple entry PRTD’s cannot extend beyond the expiry date of your passport.
Once in Canada, you should apply for a PR Card using the application kit Applying for a Permanent Resident Card (IMM 5445).
