About Passports

[oceanray]

Hi there. Ray here. I came to Canada in 2007. I never renewed or applied for a new passport.
When I am applying online, there is this question:
Have you ever held travel documents or passports during your 5-year eligibility period?

Should I put my expired passport or should I check no?
I appreciate the help. Thank you

 

[bellaluna]

Still not enough information! When did your passport actually expire? For all we know your last passport was actually valid up to 2016 or 2017 and that would still fall within the 5-year eligibility period. In that case, you answer yes. If not, you answer no.

 

[oceanray]

I never had a new passport since 2011. I do not have a valid passport between 2016-2021.
So the answer would be no?

 

[bellaluna]

Then answer no. You have to explain why. It can be as simple as "I did not need to travel out of Canada"

 

[oceanray]

Then answer no. You have to explain why. It can be as simple as "I did not need to travel out of Canada"

Thank you for clarification