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Express Entry and Passport validity

confused_aj

Star Member
Jan 13, 2017
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Hi,

Is it mandatory to submit a passport with more than 6 months validity with e-APR or it should not matter as long as you submit a passport with 6 months validity when they stamp the visa?

My current passport will expire in next 5 months and I plan to renew it immediately after. Will that be possible?

I'm searched the forums and cic site and the information is a bit confusing. I appreciate any info.

Thanks.
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confused_aj

Star Member
Jan 13, 2017
53
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I have contacted the Canadian immigration office in my country and they confirmed it is fine to apply using my current document as long as I renew it before a decision is made.

Also, someone gave a good advice that I should upload a letter of explanation with the passport that says I plan to renew it in next few months.

Hope that helps others who might be in a similar situation.
 

smoothe

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Nov 30, 2016
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thanks for the clarification. I am also in the same situation
 

Sapsan

Star Member
Nov 16, 2015
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Haya,

Do I get it rights that CIC from Jan, 2016 now needs only bio page of passport, and no need to scan all marked pages with visas and stamps?

May be off-topic but still passport related.

Thanks to all who answer.