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Recently received new passport; is old passport needed for PR application?

Cookie13

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Jan 8, 2020
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Etobicoke
Hi there, I recently received a new passport as my old one was nearly expired. I have it with me in Canada now.

However, I have an ITA and am filling my application. Do I need to declare anything about my old passport or will they ask to see it, to verify any stamps perhaps on it?
 

Islander216

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Nov 27, 2019
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If i remember correctly, you have to provide all the stamped pages of your current passport not older ones.

but keep your old passport well so you can cross-check your travel history.

Remember that your passport details in your application have to match your current, valid passport.
 

Cookie13

Star Member
Jan 8, 2020
103
88
Ontario
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Etobicoke
If i remember correctly, you have to provide all the stamped pages of your current passport not older ones.

but keep your old passport well so you can cross-check your travel history.

Remember that your passport details in your application have to match your current, valid passport.
Thanks.

I lived in Queensland for approx 6 months in 2011, so I think I need the document about the driving history for that. However there has been no response in near a month from them or any activity from them - I assume due to COVID they may be closed up. My old passport is stamped with arrival/departure, but not my new one of course, so I am a little worried that this may be a stumbling block if they do not get back to me in time, but it would probably be risky not to declare that travel history even if it is 9 years ago.
 

Islander216

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Nov 27, 2019
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Declare everything, without exception within the last 10 years. Doesn't matter if it's a bit extra hassle.

They are very thorough on their checks, and they will cross-verify with other countries.