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The PRTD application is submitted outside of Canada at a Visa Application Centre (“VAC”). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the permanent resident could submit the PRTD application by email if the VAC is closed or unable to accept PRTD applications. See instructions below:  
The PRTD application is submitted outside of Canada at a Visa Application Centre (“VAC”). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the permanent resident could submit the PRTD application by email if the VAC is closed or unable to accept PRTD applications. See instructions below:  


1. Submit a scanned PRTD application (see below) and a copy of the permanent resident’s passport bio-data page to IRCC.COVIDPRTD-TVRPCOVID.IRCC@cic.gc.ca. The subject line should read as “PRTD application: (legal name);   
# Submit a scanned PRTD application (see below) and a copy of the permanent resident’s passport bio-data page to IRCC.COVIDPRTD-TVRPCOVID.IRCC@cic.gc.ca. The subject line should read as “PRTD application: (legal name);   
 
# Scan a copy of the required documents listed in the Document Checklist (IMM5627);  
2. Scan a copy of the required documents listed in the Document Checklist (IMM5627);  
# Complete and scan the Application for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (IMM5524);  
 
# Pay the processing fee ($50) and provide a copy of the receipt; and  
3. Complete and scan the Application for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (IMM5524);  
# Provide a copy of the confirmed flight ticket/itinerary for travel to Canada that clearly shows the flight number, date of travel, and arrival airport in Canada, if this information is available.  
 
4. Pay the processing fee ($50) and provide a copy of the receipt; and  
 
5. Provide a copy of the confirmed flight ticket/itinerary for travel to Canada that clearly shows the flight number, date of travel, and arrival airport in Canada, if this information is available.  


When a permanent resident applies for PRTD through a VAC, a VAC agent will review the application package to ensure the application package is complete and has all the documents specified in the above document checklist. Further, an immigration officer will then assess the PRTD application to determine whether or not the permanent resident met the residency obligation.  In some cases, a permanent resident may be required to attend an in-person interview.   
When a permanent resident applies for PRTD through a VAC, a VAC agent will review the application package to ensure the application package is complete and has all the documents specified in the above document checklist. Further, an immigration officer will then assess the PRTD application to determine whether or not the permanent resident met the residency obligation.  In some cases, a permanent resident may be required to attend an in-person interview.