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Anne_B

Full Member
May 23, 2022
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Hi!
I am filling out my passport application and had a few questions, hope you guys can help me out:
  • Section 3 - Previous Canadian Travel Document - Does a PR card counts as a travel document?
  • Section 5 - Documents to support your identity - can a PR card and provincial license be used for this?
  • Do I only need to have 1 picture signed by the photographer and the guarantor?
General question -
I don't have any plans to fly soon, but would still like to get my passport quickly.
Is it better to submit by mail or in person?
If in person - I can't seem to find any available appointments, so it can only be a walk-in. considering the recent long-lines in the passport offices - how long might it take to apply in person (including waiting in line)?

Thanks!!
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,163
1,667
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
Hi!
I am filling out my passport application and had a few questions, hope you guys can help me out:
  • Section 3 - Previous Canadian Travel Document - Does a PR card counts as a travel document?
  • Section 5 - Documents to support your identity - can a PR card and provincial license be used for this?
  • Do I only need to have 1 picture signed by the photographer and the guarantor?
General question -
I don't have any plans to fly soon, but would still like to get my passport quickly.
Is it better to submit by mail or in person?
If in person - I can't seem to find any available appointments, so it can only be a walk-in. considering the recent long-lines in the passport offices - how long might it take to apply in person (including waiting in line)?

Thanks!!
Appointment: Try searching by selecting "I dont have travel date". Search during this evening time after 6pm or before 8am as during daytime it gets filled and seems they dont release the appointment slots.
 

Anne_B

Full Member
May 23, 2022
25
20
Appointment: Try searching by selecting "I dont have travel date". Search during this evening time after 6pm or before 8am as during daytime it gets filled and seems they dont release the appointment slots.
Thanks!!
If my oath ceremony is June 13, what do you think will be a reasonable time after it to schedule the appointment for?
Considering having to wait for the official certificates to arrive
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,163
1,667
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
Thanks!!
If my oath ceremony is June 13, what do you think will be a reasonable time after it to schedule the appointment for?
Considering having to wait for the official certificates to arrive
3 weeks. Usually it comes within 2 weeks but its better wait for 3-4 weeks so that you dont miss the appointment if certificate is delayed(as anyway you dont have urgent travel hence first week of July should be good).
 
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