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    How many years is your Travel Document?

    I am sorry about that but criminal charges are considered serious issue in Canada. They will slow it down but you will eventually get it. So, what's wrong with an Engineer? Is s/he a P.Eng registered in the association of professional engineers? Maybe not so they refused. And you can always...
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    How many years is your Travel Document?

    Hi. Why no PR after 10 years? When did you apply and what happened? Mine took 5 years but I finally got it (Applied Feb 2011 - PR May 2016). That sucks. Sorry to hear. What's your guarantor's job? Now you are making me worried.
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    Help. Anyone applied for travel document in person?

    Thanks for your reply but did you read what I wrote or just read the subject? :) I mentioned that I have already applied in person yesterday. You said you applied twice in person. Did you pay $120 or more ($110 next day, $50 2 - 9 days, $20 regular in person)?
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    Help. Anyone applied for travel document in person?

    Hello, I applied in person for Travel Document yesterday and requested express 2 to 9 days pick up. The agent advised as my travel day is May 11, I can only get the standard pick up. He said this is 10 business days and I will get a call on May 2nd or 3rd to pick up. I then checked and it seems...
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    Withdrawing Refugee Claim!!!! Please read and RESPOND!!!

    People like you screw the system. Why did you even file refugee claim if you don't fear your life and don't have time to wait? I waited 6 years since I applied for refugee claim till I get PR!!! And there is no processing time available on immigration website for such requests but I assume it...
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    Update - Anyone traveling to the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands DO NOT need a visa if having a PR card regardless of using Travel Document or National passport. I confirmed with the embassy. Aruba Curaçao Sint Maarten Bonaire Sint Eustatius Saba...
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    From Caribbean countries I can confirm below countries don't need visa for Travel document holders + PR Card: 1. Cuba 2. Dominican Republic Jamaica NEEDS visa (If you nationality needs visa). Saint Lucia does NOT accept Travel Document. Cayman Islands NEEDS visa (If your nationality needs...
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    I have been asked this question via messages. So far I can confirm below European countries accept Travel Document issued by Canada (Without a PR) with no Schengen visa: 1. Germany (All of you know)! 2. Hungry 3. Slovenia I checked all the countries web site. I think there is another one which...
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    How many years is your Travel Document?

    Thanks both. I want to see as many replies as possible so we can all make a conclusion about these. Seems it is 2 years without PR but 5 years with PR.
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    I don't think there is any updated list anywhere. Maybe that's a good project for someone to do :) I am not sure what other countries can be visited without visa if no PR. Also that depends on the nationality. For Schengen visa, you need to provide bunch of documents including proof of...
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    How many years is your Travel Document?

    Hello, This is an open topic to know about the expiry time on the Travel Document (For both people with No PR and with PR). In the replies, please answer below 2 questions? 1. Are you a PR of Canada? 2. How many years on your Travel Document? I got my first one before I became PR and that was...
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    Just an update I received. All Schengen countries except Greece now accept Refugees Travel Document. This is confirmed 100%. You still need a visa except Germany and 2 other countries.
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    Update: Anyone can travel to Croatia without a Visa by holding a valid Travel Document. URL: http://www.mvep.hr/files/file/2015/uredba-o-viznom-nn-55-2015-en.pdf
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    Can a refugee study in Canadaian universites?

    Yes but you need to get a Study Permit which needs proof of being able to self fund yourself.
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    Renew my Refugee Travel Document

    I am just answering based on general knowledge. Best person to ask is Passport Canada. But I am afraid you can't have 2 valid travel documents issued to you by the same country (in this case 2 RTDs). However, they can send it back to you if it is expired. One more thing, if you request, they...
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    Don't travel with your home country passport

    I have no idea why it is such a big deal. There are many countries you can travel to using Refugee Travel Document. It only cost $120 and takes couple weeks to get processed. Just the feeling of having Canada Protection should be enough to get a Canadian Travel Document. Why did you even come...
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    Don't travel with your home country passport

    What do you do if your passport is stolen or lost while you are in the foreign country? Simple answer please. Are you going to Canadian Embassy and tell them, OMG! I am so sorry I used my national passport but it is gone. Can you please do me a favor and give me something so I can travel with...
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    Update - Mexico does NOT need a visa if you use Travel Document + PR Card. I recently traveled to Mexico with my Travel Document which only had one month before getting expired. No problem.
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    You can travel to Germany without a visa. However, these days there are border checks so you need a Schengen Visa if you are travelling anywhere else. Everytime I go to Europe I get a Schengen visa and never had any problem. So far have been to more than 10 countries. The only exceptions are...
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    Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

    Ok. You are not totally wrong but 90%. A Refugee is allowed to use their national passport. However, using national passport means accepting protection from national country while abroad. Whom do you contact if you lose your passport while out of Canada? Whom do you contact if you need help...