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Refugee Travel Document

A Refugee Travel Document is issued to protected persons and permanent residents who came to Canada as refugees, allowing international travel when a passport from their country of origin isn't a safe or realistic option.

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A Refugee Travel Document is issued to protected persons and permanent residents who came to Canada as refugees, allowing international travel when a passport from their country of origin isn't a safe or realistic option.

Key figures at a glance

Source sequence preserved
Passportalternative Function of the document
Homecountry Generally not usable for travel there
Periodicrenewal Required before expiry
Protectedpersons Primary eligible group

What to Know

Technical reference

Technical reference

Eligibility and pathway detail

Official data
AspectDetail
FunctionServes a similar purpose to a passport for international travel
Issuing authorityIssued by Canada, not the holder's country of origin
Travel restrictionsGenerally cannot be used to travel to the country the holder fled
RenewalMust be renewed periodically — applying well ahead of expiry avoids travel disruption
Presented in the supplied source sequenceReviewed 2026
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The destinationThe destination matters, but so does choosing a route that the evidence can support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I travel anywhere with this document?

Most destinations, yes, subject to that country's own entry requirements — but travel to the country the holder fled from is generally not permitted and can affect protected person status.

How far ahead should I renew?

Applying several months before expiry is advisable, since processing takes time and an expired document can disrupt planned travel.

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