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Refugee travel document and certificate of identity services are now available

If you already applied and now need a travel document urgently, contact us .

Tell us if your travel document application is now urgent

Fill out our web form .

Tell us it’s about a Certificate of Identity/Refugee Travel Document .

Include your travel date and the reason you need the travel document.

Answer a few questions to find out how to apply. Keep in mind

•   you need to be in Canada to get service
•   In person services are not available.

Are you in Canada right now?

Who is the travel document or certificate of identity for?

The application process is the same for both documents.

When do you need the travel document?

• 30 business days or less
• 31 business days or more

Apply for a travel document or certificate of identity: Adults (30 business days or less)

1. contact us for next steps.

Fill out our web form (opens in a new tab)   .

After you fill out the form, we’ll contact you and give you information on the next steps.

• While you wait for us to contact you, you can start getting your application ready.

The application form is the same for travel documents and certificates of identity.

2. Complete the form

To save time, complete the form on a computer. Sign each page of the application.

Download the adult travel document application [PPTC 190] (PDF, 1.64 MB)

Someone else can help you complete the form, like a family member or a friend you trust. However, they must be 18 years of age or older.

If you can’t write and won’t be able to sign your document once you get it, include a medical letter explaining that you don’t write.

• in Canada or the US: contact us online or call us
• outside Canada and the US: contact the closest Canadian government office abroad
• Contact us for Braille instructions or large-print forms .

3. Gather all necessary documents and get a passport photo

Include the following documents with your application:

•  a photocopy of your proof of immigration status in Canada
• the original document or
• a photocopy signed by your guarantor
• We’ll keep it, but you can ask to get your old travel document back . We’ll destroy it if you haven’t asked for it back 2 years after it expires.
• They can handwrite this or use a stamp.
• Stick-on labels are not accepted.
• Your guarantor (opens in a new tab)   must sign it and write, “I certify this to be a true likeness of (your name).”
• Read the full photo requirements (opens in a new tab)   for more information.

All your documents must be in either English or French. If a document is in another language, you must provide an  official translation (opens in a new tab)   .

You may need extra documents if you’re

• changing your name
• replacing a lost, stolen or damaged travel document
• changing the sex on your travel document

4. Find a guarantor and 2 references

You need a guarantor who meets the requirements for a travel document to sign

• your application
• the back of 1 of your passport photos
• the front and back of all photocopies of your supporting identity documents (ID)

You also need 2  references to include on your application.

Your references and guarantor must have known you for at least 6 months. Learn who’s eligible to act as a guarantor and as a reference .

Apply for a travel document or certificate of identity for a child (under 16 years of age) (30 business days or less)

The application form is the same for refugee travel documents and certificates of identity. Once we receive your application, we decide

• which type of travel document to give the child
• how long it will be valid for

To save time, complete the form on a computer. All parents or legal guardians should sign the application form.

Download the child travel document application [PPTC 192] (PDF, 1.77 MB)

Someone else can help you complete the form, like a family member or a friend you trust. However, they must be 18 years of age or older.

Include the following documents with the application:

•  a photocopy of the child’s proof of immigration status in Canada
•   proof of parentage   (opens in a new tab) or proof of legal guardianship (if applicable)
•  all documents pertaining to the child that refer to custody, decision-making responsibilities, access, parenting time and/or mobility (including a divorce judgment or order)
• Your guarantor   (opens in a new tab) must sign it and write, “I certify this to be a true likeness of (the child’s name).”
• Read the full photo requirements   (opens in a new tab) for more information.

You need to provide extra documents if you’re

• replacing a lost, stolen or damaged travel document   (opens in a new tab)
• This may include a legal name change certificate, a court order or an adoption order displaying the child’s old and new name.
• changing their gender identifier   (opens in a new tab)

4. Find a guarantor

• the child’s application
• the back of 1 of the child’s passport photos

The guarantor must have known you for at least 6 months and must know of your child.

Apply for a travel document or certificate of identity: Adults (31 business days or more)

1. complete the form, 2. gather all necessary documents and get a passport photo, 3. find a guarantor and 2 references.

You also need 2 references to include on your application.

Your references and guarantor must have known you for at least 6 months. Learn who’s eligible to act as a guarantor and as a reference .

4. Pay your fees

Your fees and payment methods depend on which document you apply for.

Fees and how to pay them (opens in a new tab)  

5. Submit your application

You need to apply by mail. In person services are not available.

We recommend you use a certified courier or traceable mail service to reduce delivery time, protect your documents and track delivery.

Courier address

Centralized Network – Certificate of Identity Section – Crémazie 6th Floor (OSC) 365 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1L1

Mailing address (non-courier)

OSC PPT-COI PO Box 8783 STN T CSC Ottawa, Ontario K1G 5G8

Apply for a travel document or certificate of identity for a child (under 16 years of age) (31 business days or more)

The application form is the same for travel documents and certificates of identity. Once we receive your application, we decide

• which type of travel document to give you

3. Find a guarantor

Proof of immigration status documents.

Documents you can use as proof of immigration status in Canada include

• a valid permanent resident card
• a temporary resident permit
• a notice of decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
• an IRCC verification of status (VOS) document
• a positive pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) results letter

You need to be in Canada to apply for a travel document

Travel document services aren’t available outside of Canada.

If you have an emergency, contact the nearest Government of Canada office abroad .

Unclaimed passports are destroyed 2 years after they expire

If there’s a valid visa in it, we’ll keep the passport until the visa also expires. We’ll destroy the passport when both have expired.

If you need the passport from your previous country of residence back

You can ask to get it back if any of the following are true:

• you have become a Canadian citizen
• it’s been 2 or more years since the passport expired
• you need it and you will return your refugee travel document to us
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Access Your Travel History: A Guide for Canadian and U.S. Entries

Eamon, a dedicated truck driver and permanent resident of Canada, constantly travels between Canada and the United States. He wants to renew his PR card . To accurately reflect his days in Canada, he needs his travel history. Therefore, he decides to obtain his records from both the United States and Canadian governments. First, he submits a request to the CBSA . Then, he files a request with CBP . This way, he ensures he has all the necessary information. Eamon’s proactive approach helps him stay on track with his PR renewal.

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ATIP stands for Access to Information and Privacy. Individuals, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals or organizations in Canada, may request an ATIP. To obtain your travel history from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), you must file an ATIP request based on the following steps:

Step 1: Prepare Your Identification Documents

First, gather all necessary identification documents. You will need your passport or NEXUS card number. Keep a scanned copy of these documents ready. Moreover, consider any other document that could help CBSA locate your information.

Step 2: Access the ATIP Online Request Service

Visit the Government of Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Online Request Service. Here is the link: ATIP Online Request Service .

I highly recommend creating an account before moving forward.

Step 3: Start Your ATIP Request

Log in to your online account. You need to pick CBSA from the existing list of agencies.

Step 4: Fill Out the Request Form

Please complete the request form with your personal information. Include your full name, date of birth, and contact information. In the relevant field, enter your passport or NEXUS card number.

Step 5: Specify the Information Needed

Clearly state that you are requesting your travel history. Mention the specific period for which you need the records. Be precise to avoid delays.

Step 6: Upload Supporting Documents

Upload scanned copies of your identification documents. Ensure the documents are clear and readable. This step verifies your identity and helps process your request smoothly.

Step 7: Review and Submit

Review all the information you have entered. Double-check for accuracy. Once confirmed, submit your request electronically.

Step 8: Confirmation and Processing Time

After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Typically, CBSA processes the request within 30 days. Monitor your email for updates or additional requests for information.

Step 9: Receive Your Travel History

Once processed, you will receive your travel history via email or mail. Review the records to ensure all entries are accurate.

You can efficiently obtain your travel history from CBSA by following these steps. However, consider the following:

• CBSA does not necessarily post your exit dates from Canada
• You may submit a written request if you have difficulty submitting an online application.
• I can also submit a request on your behalf. If you are willing to hire me, please click the following button and make the payment. We’ll contact you in two working days.

How to Obtain Travel History from U.S. Officials

Consider your specific needs when seeking travel history from U.S. officials. For the past five years, use the I-94 website. To complete the history, submit an FOIA request.

To access recent entries, use the I-94 website. This service provides records for the past five years.

Step 1: Visit the I-94 Website:

Go to the I-94 Website .

Step 2: Enter Personal Information:

Provide your passport number and other requested details.

Step 3: Retrieve Records:

View and download your recent travel history.

The I-94 website is quick and easy for recent records.

FOIA stands for the Freedom of Information Act. Any person may submit a FOIA request, including U.S. citizens, foreign nationals, organizations, universities, businesses, and state and local governments. For a complete travel history, submit a FOIA request. This method covers entries beyond five years.

Step 1: Visit the CBP FOIA Portal:

Go to CBP FOIA Portal .

Step 2: Fill Out the Request Form:

Enter personal details, including passport information.

Step 3: Submit the Request:

Complete the submission electronically.

Step 4: Wait for Processing:

Processing times can vary, so be patient.

A FOIA request ensures a thorough travel history, but expect longer wait times.

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How to Get a Canada Travel History Report for Your Future Visa Applications

A Travel History Report, as per the CBSA , is a record of a traveler’s entries, exits, or both into Canada. Should you need to use it in your visa applications, you can request online or through a representative. You can read our guide on How to Get a Canada Travel History Report .

Information is available for entries made on or after August 1, 2000, by all travelers entering Canada. It may take 30 days to get a Canada Travel History Report. If you have a plan for a visa application, you need to do it beforehand.

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When Not to apply for a Canada Travel History Report

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) collect your travel history on your behalf. Choose the “yes” option on your application form.

• Applying for Canadian Citizenship (Adult and Minor)
• Applying for a Permanent Resident card

How to make a request a Canada Travel History Report under the Privacy Act

Who can request.

You must be applying for yourself and be one of the following:

• Canadian Citizen
• Permanent Resident

Steps in getting a Travel History Online Under the Privacy Act

STEP 1 : Go to this link and click “continue”.

STEP 2 : Go to Request for Personal Information.

STEP 3 : Select which answer is correct for you, for example, yourself.

STEP 4 : Search for the “Canada Border Services Agency” and click it.

STEP 5 : Exit to Pilot Site and click “Next.”

STEP 6 : Read the Privacy Notice.

STEP 7 : Answer the questions asked.

STEP 8 : State the Record you are asking – Travel History.

STEP 9 : Attach documents – to support your application.

STEP 10 : Review the things you have typed and submit it.

STEP 11 : Wait for the travel history to be sent to you.

Steps in getting a Travel History Under the Privacy Act through a Written Request

STEP 1 : Fill in this Personal Information Request Form . Request from the Canada Border Service Agency. Please also put details like date of birth and name or passport number if you are requesting for travel history. Sign the form.

STEP 2 : Send the request by mail to:

Canada Border Services Agency Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator 333 North River Road 14th Floor, Tower A Vanier, Ontario K1A 0L8

Or Fax to 343-291-7012.

STEP 3 : Wait for the travel history to be sent to you.

How to Request a Canada Travel History Report under the Access to Information Act

Requests with regards to:.

• Information about CBSA
• Information created CBSA
• Not in Canada
• Not a Canadian Citizen
• Not a Permanent Resident

Steps in getting a Travel History Online Under the Access to Information Act

STEP 1 : Go to this link and “continue.”

STEP 2 : Go to Request General Records.

STEP 3 : Skip this since we already know which institution to choose.

STEP 9 : Attach documents – to support your application. If you are a representative, you will need to upload Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Representative .

STEP 11: Pay a fee of $5.

STEP 12 : Wait for the travel history to be sent to you.

Steps in getting a Travel History Under the Access to Information Act through a Written Request

STEP 1 : Gather the following Documents:

• Access to Information Request Form . Request from the Canada Border Service Agency. Type details like date of birth and name or passport number of the person you are asking the travel history for. Sign the form.
• Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Representative . Should you be the representative of a person.
• Cash Payment or Check or Money Order of $5 to Receiver General for Canada

It will take mostly 30 days to process your request for a Canada Travel History Report. You can apply for yourself with the Privacy Act. If you can’t do so, get a representative in Canada. I hope this will be helpful, especially in your Visa Applications.

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Canadian government can now verify how many days immigrants and visitors stay in the country

Canada’s federal immigration ministry has been able to track the movements of travellers entering and leaving the country by land since February 2019. The number of days a foreign national stays in the country is relevant to applications for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, permanent residence status, and Canadian citizenship.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been able to obtain traveller information from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) through the Entry/Exit Program.

When travellers cross the U.S. border from Canada, their basic information is sent to CBSA in the form of an “exit report.”

IRCC can now access traveller information for “the administration and enforcement of immigration and citizenship programs,” according to the CBSA webpage.

Basic information collected at the border includes:

• Date of birth;
• Nationality or citizenship;
• Travel document information including type, number and issuing country.

The Entry/Exit Program is expected to be extended to air travel in June 2020.

Find out if you are eligible for any Canadian immigration programs

What is the purpose of the Entry/Exit Program?

IRCC will have access to traveller information in order to verify residency requirements such as those in applications for Canadian citizenship and permanent residence, the government webpage says.

They will also be able to tell whether foreign nationals have overstayed their allowable period of admission to Canada.

The information will facilitate IRCC’s investigations into a person’s entitlement to a Canadian travel document, as well as support investigations of possible fraud related to immigration, citizenship, passport and travel document programs.

In addition, IRCC will be able to verify that sponsors and partners reside in Canada for inland family class programs.

IRCC will also verify whether or not a refugee claimant came to Canada using their travel documents.

How will the information be used

IRCC says entry and exit information will be used for application types across all lines of business in immigration, citizenship and investigations.

Immigration

Temporary residence.

Information gathered through the Entry/Exit Program can be used to determine if a foreign national has previously exceeded their period of stay in Canada.

IRCC will use entry and exit information for the following temporary residence application types:

• temporary resident visas;
• temporary resident permits;
• visitor records;
• work permits and work permit extensions;
• study permits and study permit extensions; and
• electronic travel authorizations (eTAs).

“As air carriers begin sharing their data (2020 to 2021), overstay indicators will begin appearing within the Entry/Exit search results for temporary residents who have overstayed their allowable time in Canada,” the IRCC webpage says. “This will prompt IRCC officers to make an informed determination on select temporary residence applications.”

Permanent residence

IRCC will use entry and exit information for the following permanent residence application types:

• permanent resident cards;
• permanent resident travel documents;
• overseas refugees; and
• family class sponsorships.

Data collected for these application types will track the periods of time immigration candidates spend in and outside Canada. Applicants must be in Canada for at least 730 days in every five year period in order to qualify for permanent residence.

Exit and entry data will be used to assist the IRCC in checking for the potential loss of permanent resident status, and misrepresentation. It will also assist in verifying foreign police certificates.

Inland refugee claims

IRCC will use entry and exit data to investigate the travel history of in-Canada asylum seekers, and verify information provided by claimants.

Records that show inconsistencies on the claimant’s application could prompt further investigation.

• Citizenship

Those applying for Canadian citizenship must also demonstrate physical presence in the county for at least 1095 days within the five years immediately preceding the date of application.

The information will also be used to assist in cases where Canadian citizenship may be revoked.

Investigations

Citizenship revocation investigations.

Entry and exit data will be used to determine whether or not the candidate has made a false statement about their residence in Canada for the purpose of acquiring citizenship.

Passport investigations

The information will be used to facilitate investigations into an individual’s entitlement to Canadian passport services. Data may be used to validate travel history, and may be used to determine whether a passport may be refused or revoked in case of misuse, or fraud.

Traveller rights

Travellers have the right to request a copy of their personal travel history. If they find an error in their file, they may ask CBSA to correct it.

If a request to correct travel information has been made, IRCC officers are notified and are able to obtain the most up-to-date information from CBSA.

IRCC is required to comply with the Privacy Act . Officers are not authorized to disclose entry and exit information unless it is necessary for the administration of the Immigration Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and is covered under a memorandum of understanding or similar information-sharing agreements.

CBSA has information-sharing agreements with the Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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Travel and identification documents for entering Canada

From: Canada Border Services Agency

October 1, 2022 : COVID-19 emergency border measures ended

Refer to COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders for details.

Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children or minors travelling with you.

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Residents or visitors flying into canada, residents returning to canada, international visitors to canada, travel with children and minors, related links.

Your airline carrier will ask you for travel and identification documents before allowing you to board the aircraft. Being allowed to board does not mean you have the right or will be authorized to enter Canada. A border services officer will determine whether you can enter Canada when you arrive, by confirming your identity and citizenship.

More information

• Pre-boarding identification requirements
• Find out if you can enter Canada

Planning travel to Canada? Visit COVID-19 : Entering Canada requirements checklist for information about quarantine and your admissibility to Canada.

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons registered under the Indian Act enter Canada by right. However, returning residents must still demonstrate to a border services officer that they meet the requirements for entering Canada. The officer will confirm your identity and your right to enter Canada through questioning and/or by verifying your documents.

Acceptable documents to denote identity and citizenship

If you have a Canadian passport

Carry a valid Canadian passport for all visits abroad, including visits to the US. It is the only universally accepted identification document and it proves that you have a right to return to Canada.

If you don’t have a Canadian passport

Oher acceptable documents that support identity and/or citizenship include, but are not limited to:

• Canadian emergency travel document
• Canadian temporary passport
• CANPASS authorization, held by a Canadian citizen
• Commercial driver registration program card, held by a Canadian citizen
• FAST card (Free and Secure Trade), held by a Canadian citizen
• NEXUS card, held by a Canadian citizen
• Canadian permanent residence card
• Canadian citizenship card
• Certificate of Canadian citizenship (issued from 1954 to present)
• Certificate of Canadian citizenship (large form issued between January 1, 1947 , to February 14, 1977 )
• Certificate of retention (issued between January 1, 1947 , and February 14, 1977 )
• Certificate of naturalization (issued before January 1, 1947 )
• Registration of birth abroad certificate (issued between January 1, 1947 , and February 14, 1977 , by Canadian citizenship authorities)
• Birth certificate (individuals born in Canada)
• Driver's license
• Enhanced driver's license
• Enhanced identification/photo card
• Health insurance card
• Identity card
• Vehicle registration
• Canadian Forces identification
• Employment or student card with photo and signature
• Police identification
• Firearms acquisition certificate
• Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) card or Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) card
• Vehicle insurance certificate

Permanent residents of Canada who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs must travel with a passport and proof of permanent residence , and may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border.

Every person registered under the Indian Act can enter and remain in Canada by right as per subsection A19(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act . The Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS), more commonly referred to as the Status card, is an identity document issued by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada confirming that the cardholder is registered as a Status Indian under the Indian Act .

Note: The Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) was replaced by the SCIS in 2019. Although both CIS and SCIS cards can be presented at the border to confirm status and right of entry (including expired CIS cards), we highly recommend travellers obtain a new SCIS .

If you plan to travel to or transit through the US , we encourage you to visit the US Customs and Border Protection website for information concerning the US Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the requirements to enter or return to the US .

For information on Canada- US border-crossing issues, visit Crossing the Canada- US border with a status card .

• Canadian permanent residents
• Dual citizens

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All international travellers must carry acceptable identification when entering Canada. A passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document when abroad.

Before making travel plans, learn about entry requirements by country .

What you need will depend on:

• where you are from
• how you are travelling
• what documents you are travelling with

In addition to your passport, you may need a travel authorization such as a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada.

Consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s website to learn which authorization you need:

• Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada
• Find out if you are eligible for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Be prepared: Apply for an eTA before you book your flight to Canada. Most applicants get approved within minutes. However, some applications can take several days to process so don’t wait until the last minute.

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Supporting documents - Travel History

• Thread starter Layla Fahad
• Start date Aug 15, 2019

Layla Fahad

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• your previous passports and/or visas (used within the last 10 years to travel outside your country)
• entry and exit stamps
• study and/or work permits that indicate your duration outside of your country
• expired or valid visas
• boarding passes

So this means I do not have to fill any travel form right? Click to expand...

I am supposed to attach copies of my passports of last 10 years that has all travel stamps am I correct? Click to expand...

I am planning to attach all scanned copies in One Word Document should I write anything else in that document ? like explaining dates and what each entry exit stamp says etc?? Click to expand...

Thank you so much for explaining so nicely. One more question, in the IMM5257b form my only travel history is to one country where I used to live before moving to my Country of citizenship so it okay to fill it up like this From 1990-01 To 2018-12 Country of Territory: Saudi Arabia Location: Riyadh Purpose of Travel: Residence Permit ^ there is not travel history other than to and from Saudi Arabia to Country of Citizenship  

Layla Fahad said: Thank you so much for explaining so nicely. One more question, in the IMM5257b form my only travel history is to one country where I used to live before moving to my Country of citizenship so it okay to fill it up like this From 1990-01 To 2018-12 Country of Territory: Saudi Arabia Location: Riyadh Purpose of Travel: Residence Permit ^ there is not travel history other than to and from Saudi Arabia to Country of Citizenship Click to expand...

Legend6892 said: From which country are you applying for visa ? Click to expand...

kat3onah said: You didn't give much information like what is your Citizenship? Are you working on Riyadh and where are you applying a TRV from? I will just state from my own example for you to have an idea. My profile > I was born and raised in the Philippines. I worked in Singapore (from 2010). I applied for a TRV in Singapore in 2012. So I need to list down my travels from 2008 - 2012 The question on the Previous Travel part asks : Since the age of 18 or during the past five years, whichever is more recent, have your travelled to any country or territory other than the country of your citizenship or your current country or territory of residence? FROM (yyyy/mm) / TO (yyyy/mm) / COUNTRY/ LOCATION / PURPOSE 2008-01 - 2008-01 Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur - Tourism 2008-01 - 2008-01 Singapore - Singapore - Tourism 2009-11 - 2009-12 Macau - Macau - Tourism 2009-12 - 2009-12 Hong Kong - Hong Kong - Tourism 2010-09 - 2010-09 Malaysia - Johor Bahru - Tourism 2010-11 - 2010-11 Indonesia - Bandung - Tourism 2011-04 - 2011-04 Malaysia - Johor Bahru - Tourism 2011-08 - 2011-08 Australia - Melbourne -Tourism Since Singapore is my current country of residence from 2010, I do not need to include it on the list. Instead, I scanned the Work Permit issued to me and included it on the Travel History document because aside from entry/exit stamps and visas, you can also include your study/work permit to support your claim that you resided in another country other than your country of citizenship. In 2011 and 2012 I went back to the Philippines for a vacation but I never included it on the list since it is my country of citizenship. Click to expand...

Layla Fahad said: Actually I had Resident permit of Saudi Arabia from 1990 to 2018 Now I am in my country of citizen ship which is Pakistan I am applying for Canadian Visitor Visa from Pakistan So I have attached all my exits and entries from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan and vice versa Click to expand...

BUT, on the IMM5257b- form I have stated my travel history as From 1990-01 To 2018-12 Country of Territory: Saudi Arabia Location: Riyadh Purpose of Travel: Residence Permit Click to expand...

but since in the form they only ask for 5 years should I change the year to 2013? Click to expand...

Hello I am not sure if I got this correctly, I downloaded the form, and it is meant to be for PR application and for only 5 years, what about visiting a family (my mom) do we need to have all the 2 passport photos for the last 10 years, if I am just 24 years. so less than 10 years above 18 years. if these stamps are in other than English do I need a translated copy ??  

Monday Ngbeken

Read what is in bold again Since the age of 18 or during the past five years, whichever is more recent, have your travelled to any country or territory other than the country of your citizenship or your current country or territory of residence I have no travel history I use bike to go to another country without visa since my passport is ecowas passport what should I put?  

Monday Ngbeken said: Read what is in bold again Since the age of 18 or during the past five years, whichever is more recent, have your travelled to any country or territory other than the country of your citizenship or your current country or territory of residence I have no travel history I use bike to go to another country without visa since my passport is ecowas passport what should I put? Click to expand...

Meaning I should select yes when I don't have supporting documents to proof this I put NO  

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How do I find travel records for the N-400 application?

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April 20, 2021

Applicants preparing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization , must list each trip outside the United States (in excess of 24 hours). Part 9 of the N-400 application includes a table to list these individual trips.

Generally, you can find your travel history information inside your official passport. Simply review the passport page for date stamps from the various trips. But, in some cases, you may not have your passport or are missing known records.

Personal Travel Records

You may be able to use your personal records to reconstruct travel history. In the absence of “official records” it’s still your duty to estimate the dates of your travel to the best of your ability. Check with relatives you may have visited, review credit card statements, or try to recover old travel records from airline or transportation company frequently flyer statements.

Mistakes on your N-400 application can cause costly delays or a denial.

Foia request for travel records.

If you are unable to locate your travel history records through the methods listed above, you can submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Generally, personal FOIA requests are free (if less than 100 pages of photocopies). Be sure to limit your request to the previous five years. You only need five years of history for the purposes of the N-400 application. A more extensive search will take longer and may even result in a photocopy fee (up to $25). A FOIA request will generally take several weeks.

In some instances, you may have traveled across a U.S. border without any records. This can happen at some land border crossings where you were “waved” across by CBP officer. The CBP office did not provide any stamps or documentation. It’s still your responsibility to record these trips on Form N-400 to the best of your ability.

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