Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

[canuck78]

Hey guys I did my application to get my new RTD as permanent resident .. I did on February 19th in Gatineau , they check all my papers and I should received on March 19th ... so today March 25th I received a letter from them saying that:

We refer to your application for travel document.

Inform us whether you are in possession of any valid or expired travel document or passport from any country . if you are, the original document must be submitted to the office for examination. if the passport you used to enter Canada is in the possession of Immigration authorities , prove us the NOTICE OF SEIZURE from immigration , Refugees and Citizenship Canada . A copy of the passport that has been certified by an Immigration official , confirming that the original has been seized , would also be acceptable.

When sending back the requested information , please ensure that you inform this office of any change in your mailing address , sign your letter and quote your application number XXXXXXXXXX .

Yours Sincerely.

Certificate of Identity
Passport Program
Immigration , Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Ottawa , Canada K1A-1L2



Ok now continuing with mi post , I'm so mad with this people , everything should be on the system , I dont have my old passport because it was seize at the by the officer , so why they didn't check all the requirement , so now I will have to go to Gatineau , lost a day work with not pay ...

the first time that I did my application for the RTD ( for 2 years ) they didn't ask for it?

is a lot of bureaucracy that I never expect in the first world! ( in my own country yes a lot of bureaucracy , corruption )

anyway in two days ill be going to Gatineau to see what else they want!! if any of you guys , pass through this , please be free to share your experience. thanks!

wishing a nice week to everyone!!

Alberto

You have to realize you are dealing with different departments.

 

[live&love]

I’ve applied a few days ago you must prepare the required documents and it may take 5 or 6 weeks to get Turkey Visa. You should have medical insurance.

Best of luck

Did you book your appointment yet?

 

[Skyline2019]

Hi.. i need to apply a RTD (first time) please tell me whts the process and whats the eligibility?? I am currently receiving social assitance

 

[3psilon3]

did you get it?

Hey! sorry for the delayed answer, yes we did receive it finally thanks for asking

 

[3psilon3]

Hello, Wow, you have been waiting longer than me. I sent my application on Febraury 10th and I haven’t received any letter or responses yet neither

Apparently the waiting time is 1 month. But reading your case is not everybody’s case.

I wish we could get it soon!

Can somebody else share their experience waiting for the RTD?

Thank you!!!


He

Hi,

We received if finally! it came a few days after I posted this message hope you received yours as well, if not hang in there, it should come soon.

 

[3psilon3]

Hello? I am a protected person in canada not yet PR am from Burundi I want to travel to Kenya i have got RTD already but i wander if i can return back to canada using RTD or i have to apply for PRTD(permenent resident travel document) thanks so much for your help

Hi,

I would wait for PR if I were you. There is a risk that the airline refuses you the right to board from Nairobi to Montreal...not worth risking to be honest.

 

[live&love]

My family and I have RTD, and we are almost at final stages of applying for Turkey’s Visa that will be in July 2019.

Let me be honest with you guys, we are a bit worried about what we are gonna face at departure and return. Will go smooth with no problems? Or get stuck in the airport being rejected to board the flight to Canada? I have no idea.

Anyone with past experiences can advice please?

 

[Skyline2019]

Hi all,

Anybody applied for RTD around January 20, 2019? How long did it take for you to receive it? We thought it would only take a month but we are still waiting Should we get worried?

Thank you in advance!

Hello.. can u plz tell how to aply for RTD and wats the eligibility?? What documents did u submit fr yr form and what if the person applying is receiving social assistance will they still get rtd???

 

[3psilon3]

Hello.. can u plz tell how to aply for RTD and wats the eligibility?? What documents did u submit fr yr form and what if the person applying is receiving social assistance will they still get rtd???

Hi there,

So to apply for RTD you have to be a received refugee meaning you have to be able to prove so with either your notice of decision or your PR card.

As for the documents to submit :

- A proof of your immigration status : Notice of decision and/or PR card (originals ONLY)

- A valid ID where you can find a picture of yourself, your name, sex and signature : a valid driving license or your medicare card should do it

- 2 pictures with the name and the complete address of the photographer and the date the photos was taken on the back of 1 picture

Then, you have to find a guarantor (to sign your application, the back of one of your passport photos and all photocopies of any supporting identity documents) and 2 references. They must have known you for at least 6 months (more on that if you follow this link : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/travel-documents-references-guarantors.html )

And lastly, you should pay the fees – 120$ and send your application or head to Ottawa to make it in person (it’s faster).

You can find all this info in a more detailed fashion here : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/travel-documents-non-canadians/apply.html

Oh, and yes, you can totally apply even if you receive social assistance as long as you are an accepted refugee

Hope this helps! Good luck

 

[Skyline2019]

Hi there,

So to apply for RTD you have to be a received refugee meaning you have to be able to prove so with either your notice of decision or your PR card.

As for the documents to submit :

- A proof of your immigration status : Notice of decision and/or PR card (originals ONLY)

- A valid ID where you can find a picture of yourself, your name, sex and signature : a valid driving license or your medicare card should do it

- 2 pictures with the name and the complete address of the photographer and the date the photos was taken on the back of 1 picture

Then, you have to find a guarantor (to sign your application, the back of one of your passport photos and all photocopies of any supporting identity documents) and 2 references. They must have known you for at least 6 months (more on that if you follow this link : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/travel-documents-references-guarantors.html )

And lastly, you should pay the fees – 120$ and send your application or head to Ottawa to make it in person (it’s faster).

You can find all this info in a more detailed fashion here : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/travel-documents-non-canadians/apply.html

Oh, and yes, you can totally apply even if you receive social assistance as long as you are an accepted refugee

Hope this helps! Good luck

Hi.. thnx for reply in detail... Can the form be submitted to service canada office??? And what about the ceased passport of my origin country are they going to ask for it ?? The passport is with cbsa ? The the seizure notice i had with is lost unfortunately

 

[Onetv1]

Hi, everyone.

For those who have Canadian RTD with U.S visa valid stamped on RTD. Can they apply for Turkish e-visa?

Looking forward to hearing from you

 

[Khb]

I have RTD , traveled to Germany and Mexico ,
I wanna apply for Schengen Visa , anyone has gotten Schengen Visa on RTD ? Which country is easier to apply , how long is the visa ?

 

[Khb]

Can you every share their experience with RTD ? How many countries have you traveled ? With visa and without

 

[Skyline2019]

Hi,

I would wait for PR if I were you. There is a risk that the airline refuses you the right to board from Nairobi to Montreal...not worth risking to be honest.

For RTD application they are asking for the notice of decision (originAl) will they return the original copy or not??? Becuase iwant to keep it with me while traveling

 

[Skyline2019]

How long is it safe to stay out of canada on your RTD???