Full name of the Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document: Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) for Canadian permanent residents abroad. To apply for this visa, first ensure that you have obtained Canadian permanent resident status!
Document Checklist for Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document:
1. Passport:
A passport with a validity of more than nine months from the date of return. For older versions, please sign the last page of the passport. If you have old passports, please provide them as well.
2. Photos:
Two 2-inch photos taken within the last six months (color photos with a white background, size 3.5 x 4.5 cm, with the distance from the top of the head to the chin being 3.1 x 3.6 cm).
3. Identity Card:
Please provide one photocopy of both sides of your identity card on A4 paper.
4. If you became a Canadian permanent resident within the past three years:
Proof of the applicant's Canadian permanent resident status, such as:
(1) Record of Landing or Confirmation of Permanent Residence. If this document is lost, stolen, or destroyed, please complete a "Solemn Declaration" and attach it to the application; if the document was lost or stolen, please also provide a police report documenting the situation;
(2) Expired Permanent Resident Card: If this card is lost, stolen, destroyed, or was never received, please complete a "Solemn Declaration" and attach it to the application; if the document was lost or stolen, please also provide a police report documenting the situation;
5. If you became a Canadian permanent resident more than three years ago:
Proof of the applicant's Canadian permanent resident status, such as:
(1) Record of Landing or Confirmation of Permanent Residence. If this document is lost, stolen, or destroyed, please complete a "Solemn Declaration" and attach it to the application; if the document was lost or stolen, please also provide a police report documenting the situation;
(2) Expired Permanent Resident Card: If this card is lost, stolen, destroyed, or was never received, please complete a "Solemn Declaration" and attach it to the application; if the document was lost or stolen, please also provide a police report documenting the situation;
(3) All old passports from the past five years and a full copy of each passport. If you cannot provide used passports, please provide an explanation. For lost or stolen passports, please submit a police report documenting the loss or theft.
(4) Complete the travel history form (must be filled out in English or French), detailing your entry and exit records for Canada, China, and all third countries over the past five years, as shown in your passports.
6. If you have been accompanying your spouse, common-law partner, or parent (if you are a child under 22 years of age) who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident:
(1) All passports of this Canadian citizen/permanent resident from the past five years and a full copy of each passport.
(2) Original marriage certificate and one photocopy, if applicable.
(3) Original birth certificate and/or adoption or guardianship documents of the child and corresponding photocopies, if applicable.
(4) Documents explaining the status of the person the applicant is accompanying.
7. If the above situation applies and you are employed outside of Canada by a Canadian enterprise:
A: A statement from the Canadian employer, stating:
(1) The position and title of the signing officer;
(2) That the enterprise is incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province of Canada;
(3) That the enterprise has ongoing operations in Canada;
(4) The nature of the enterprise and its duration of operation in Canada; and
(5) Details of the overseas assignment or contract (e.g., duration of the assignment, confirmation of full-time employment, etc.)
B: A copy of the employment contract, including the start date, contract duration, income, and position.
C: Supporting documents for the employer's operations in Canada (e.g., copy of articles of incorporation, company annual report, Canadian business tax returns, agreements or contracts between the Canadian enterprise and the overseas entity related to this assignment, etc.). Please provide both the original documents and photocopies.
D: Supporting documents for the applicant's performance of full-time duties in China for the Canadian employer (e.g., photos of the applicant's office premises and workspace, pay stubs, sales agreements, etc.). Please provide both the original documents and photocopies.
E: Original and photocopies of all tax returns during the period the applicant worked for the Canadian enterprise.
8. Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds:
If you wish for your application to be considered based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, please attach documents relevant to the request to retain permanent resident status. For more information, please refer to the section on humanitarian and compassionate grounds in the Permanent Resident Travel Document application guide.
9. Personal Data Application Form:
Please fill out the data form truthfully and completely, using clear handwriting. The accuracy and completeness of the personal data form will directly affect the visa outcome.