Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

[denvela]

Hello,

I recently received my Refugee Travel Document (RTD) as a convention refugee. I noticed references to Type "PR" and am curious about what it means. I am not a Permanent Resident yet, although I have already submitted my PR application.

I’m concerned about whether traveling outside Canada with my RTD could pose issues upon my return. Specifically, could IRCC require a PR card, which I currently do not have? My RTD is valid for two years.

I would appreciate any clarification on this matter.

RTD Pic

 

[Bidji]

Hi ,
Do I need visa to travel to New York by car with my travel document for refugee without Pr card ?

 

[Misolatte1]

Hi, has anyone received a package from Immigration since the postal strike ended? I've been waiting for my package since December 4th, but I haven't received any updates yet, and they say it has been handed over to the postal service.

Hey, did you receive your travel document? I think the ones that were dispatched on dec 4 were delivered on Friday, please let me know

 

[Misolatte1]

Hello, has everyone received their RTD yet? That were dispatched on the first week of December??

 

[musmanali]

Hi ,
Do I need visa to travel to New York by car with my travel document for refugee without Pr card ?

yes.. you need to have a valid us visa to travel to us.. irrespective of the mode of transport
Thanks
MUA

 

[musmanali]

Update :

I applied for a new RTD-PR as current expires in Feb 2025.
Oct 2024 - submitted application
November 2024- Called and they said I need new guarantor . I didn't have one so, I used the form from service Canada and got a lawyer to sign it. I sent a new application same day with UPS.
20 November 2024 - Called and they said I need new references , must submit via email provided. I did same day and they fragged application as urgent.
6 December 2024- Called and they said application is in progress, within standard time.
13 December 2024 - Called and they said , waiting for approval.
18 December 2024 - Called and application was approved, CP tracking number provided.
27 December 2024 - Can finally track the application as sent from Ottawa.
30 December 2024 - RTD delivered.

Missed my travel plans but I'm happy to finally get my new RTD with new design. Also, I got my old RTD back as it has US visa.

is it the same application as new one? what are the does and donts? as i am planning to renew mine.. whats the validity?

 

[musmanali]

Yes I applied with my child 6 months ago I received after 1 month and still waiting for my child.

submit birth certificate with it.

 

[s.a.a]

Hey, did you receive your travel document? I think the ones that were dispatched on dec 4 were delivered on Friday, please let me know

Hi
No ,It hasn’t arrived yet.

 

[Nyire]

Greeting to everyone,
I want to equerry something from all of you, has anyone ever travel to Kenyan or Uganda with Canadian Refugees Travel Document ?

 

[rukson]

Greeting to everyone,
I want to equerry something from all of you, has anyone ever travel to Kenyan or Uganda with Canadian Refugees Travel Document ?

Yes I travelled to Kenya Twice with RTD

 

[nigah66]

Hi, has anyone received a package from Immigration since the postal strike ended? I've been waiting for my package since December 4th, but I haven't received any updates yet, and they say it has been handed over to the postal service.

Received Study Permit from IRCC post strike.

 

[Nyire]

Yes I travelled to Kenya Twice with RTD

Interesting, do I have to get the Visa on arrival or what?

 

[rukson]

Interesting, do I have to get the Visa on arrival or what?

For Kenya, you have to apply for eVisa ahead of time. You will use their website to apply for it. It takes around a week or less to get it in your email.
All is done online https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en

 

[Nyire]

For Kenya, you have to apply for eVisa ahead of time. You will use their website to apply for it. It takes around a week or less to get it in your email.
All is done online https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en

Appreciate your help brother

 

[s.a.a]

Friends, please reply if you can. Has anyone received their travel document after it was sent on December 4?