Damaged passport

[peteb11]

Hi,
My PR card expired last year, and I left Canada without applying for renewal; consequently I will be applying for a PRTD. I have 4 years of Canadian residency over the last 5 years, but I have an issue that concerns me:
in Cambodia, January 2015, my UK passport was damaged to the point of being unreadable. I have my new UK passport, 5 years of Canadian tax documents, copies of all my 2011 through 2015tax refund cheques, and a valid British Columbia DL; however, I do not have a copy of the damaged passport.

Will this create a problem with my travel document?
If so, can anyone suggest some alternatives?

Cheers

Peter

 

[MiriamT]

Hi,
My PR card expired last year, and I left Canada without applying for renewal; consequently I will be applying for a PRTD. I have 4 years of Canadian residency over the last 5 years, but I have an issue that concerns me:
in Cambodia, January 2015, my UK passport was damaged to the point of being unreadable. I have my new UK passport, 5 years of Canadian tax documents, copies of all my 2011 through 2015tax refund cheques, and a valid British Columbia DL; however, I do not have a copy of the damaged passport.

Will this create a problem with my travel document?
If so, can anyone suggest some alternatives?

Cheers

Peter

You're visa-exempt as a UK-passport holder, you don't need a PRTD. Just travel with your passport, COPR, and documents that demonstrate you meet RO just in case. Some members have also suggested not informing the airline you're a PR in Canada otherwise they may require to see a PR Card and deny boarding if one isn't produced.

 

[peteb11]

You're visa-exempt as a UK-passport holder, you don't need a PRTD. Just travel with your passport, COPR, and documents that demonstrate you meet RO just in case. Some members have also suggested not informing the airline you're a PR in Canada otherwise they may require to see a PR Card and deny boarding if one isn't produced.

Hello, and thanks for your reply.

I assume that COPR is my expired PR card and my original copy of my 1967 Immigration document?

Cheers.

 

[MiriamT]

Hello, and thanks for your reply.

I assume that COPR is my expired PR card and my original copy of my 1967 Immigration document?

Cheers.

COPR is Confirmation of Permanent Residence, or Record of Landing as it used to be called. It's that long paper we're given at landing (IMM 1000, IMM 5292, or IMM 5688 depending when you landed).

 

[peteb11]

COPR is Confirmation of Permanent Residence, or Record of Landing as it used to be called. It's that long paper we're given at landing (IMM 1000, IMM 5292, or IMM 5688 depending when you landed).

Thank you once again for your invaluable assistance.

Cheers

 

[Msafiri]

peteb11,

Long term solution is to apply for Canadian citizenship while you are still qualified. The requirements have this year become more onerous and they may continue to do so. This in particular if you intend to or will have extended absences from Canada. The UK and Canada both accept/ have no issues with dual/multiple citizenships. As a Canadian citizens the RO will never be an issue.

 

[peteb11]

peteb11,

Long term solution is to apply for Canadian citizenship while you are still qualified. The requirements have this year become more onerous and they may continue to do so. This in particular if you intend to or will have extended absences from Canada. The UK and Canada both accept/ have no issues with dual/multiple citizenships. As a Canadian citizens the RO will never be an issue.

Thanks