{"id":23870,"date":"2026-06-22T03:36:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T03:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/?page_id=23870"},"modified":"2026-06-22T03:36:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T03:36:46","slug":"travel-documents-for-refugees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/fa\/travel-documents-for-refugees\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Documents for Refugees"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"23870\" class=\"elementor elementor-23870\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c06b107 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"c06b107\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d42ce1 sc_inner_width_none sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"0d42ce1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1d852a sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f1d852a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- ===== BroadGate \u2014 Travel Documents for Refugees page widget. 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Depending on your status, this is either a <strong>Refugee Travel Document<\/strong>\r\n        or a <strong>Certificate of Identity<\/strong> \u2014 issued by IRCC and the Passport Program, and accepted\r\n        in place of a national passport by many countries.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bgtdr__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"bgtdr__wrap\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== Table of Contents ===== -->\r\n      <nav class=\"bgtdr__toc bgtdr__reveal\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\r\n        <h2>On this page<\/h2>\r\n        <ol>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgtdr-what\">What These Travel Documents Are<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgtdr-types\">Refugee Travel Document vs. Certificate of Identity<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgtdr-elig\">Who Can Apply<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgtdr-apply\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgtdr-docs\">Documents You'll Need<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgtdr-validity\">Validity, Fees &amp; Key Limits<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#bgtdr-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <\/ol>\r\n      <\/nav>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 1. What these travel documents are -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgtdr__sec bgtdr__reveal\" id=\"bgtdr-what\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgtdr__h\"><span class=\"num\">01<\/span> What These Travel Documents Are<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          A travel document for non-Canadians is an official document issued in Canada that lets certain\r\n          people who are not Canadian citizens travel internationally when they cannot use a passport from\r\n          their home country. There are <strong>two types<\/strong>: the <strong>Refugee Travel Document<\/strong>\r\n          and the <strong>Certificate of Identity<\/strong>. They are issued by the Passport Program together\r\n          with <strong>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/strong>.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>These documents are <strong>not a Canadian passport<\/strong> and do not give you Canadian citizenship or grant entry to other countries. They are travel documents only \u2014 each destination country decides whether to accept them, so you should contact the embassy of any country you plan to visit before booking travel.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          You must be <strong>in Canada to apply<\/strong> \u2014 these services are not available outside the\r\n          country. You <strong>cannot use either document to travel to your country of citizenship<\/strong>.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 2. The two types -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgtdr__sec bgtdr__reveal\" id=\"bgtdr-types\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgtdr__h\"><span class=\"num\">02<\/span> Refugee Travel Document vs. Certificate of Identity<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          You apply using the <strong>same application form<\/strong> for both documents. Once IRCC receives\r\n          your application, it decides which type of document to issue and how long it will be valid \u2014 you\r\n          don't choose. The difference comes down to your status in Canada:\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__cards\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgtdr__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgtdr__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 19V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14\"\/><path d=\"M4 19h16\"\/><path d=\"M9 7h6M9 11h6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Refugee Travel Document<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Issued to <strong>protected persons<\/strong> in Canada \u2014 including Convention refugees and persons in need of protection. The cover is blue with two black diagonal lines in the upper-left corner.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgtdr__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgtdr__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M14 9h4M14 13h4M5 16c1-2 6-2 7 0\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Certificate of Identity<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Issued to <strong>permanent residents<\/strong> of Canada who are <strong>not<\/strong> protected persons and who are either stateless, or cannot obtain a national passport or other travel document from any source for a valid reason. The cover is grey.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>Eligibility for a Refugee Travel Document <strong>or<\/strong> a Certificate of Identity can only be determined after IRCC reviews your complete application. A person's name may appear in only <strong>one<\/strong> valid Canadian travel document at a time.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 3. Who can apply -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgtdr__sec bgtdr__reveal\" id=\"bgtdr-elig\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgtdr__h\"><span class=\"num\">03<\/span> Who Can Apply<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>You may be able to apply for a travel document for non-Canadians if you are in Canada and you are one of the following:<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgtdr__list\">\r\n          <li>a <strong>Convention refugee<\/strong> or a person in need of protection (protected person) \u2014 eligible for a <strong>Refugee Travel Document<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>a <strong>permanent resident<\/strong> who is not a protected person and is <strong>stateless<\/strong> \u2014 eligible for a <strong>Certificate of Identity<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>a <strong>permanent resident<\/strong> who cannot obtain a passport from their country of citizenship or a travel document from any other source \u2014 eligible for a <strong>Certificate of Identity<\/strong><\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\r\n          You can also apply on behalf of a <strong>child under 16<\/strong> if you are the child's parent (with\r\n          proof of parentage), the person with decision-making responsibility, or the child's legal guardian\r\n          (with the necessary legal documents).\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>You must hold valid immigration status in Canada to apply. Acceptable proof of status includes 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, or a positive pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) results letter.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 4. How to apply -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgtdr__sec bgtdr__reveal\" id=\"bgtdr-apply\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgtdr__h\"><span class=\"num\">04<\/span> How to Apply<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>The application process is the same for both the Refugee Travel Document and the Certificate of Identity. In general, the steps are:<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__steps\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgtdr__step\">\r\n            <h3>Complete the Application Form<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Adults (16 and over) complete the adult travel document application for stateless and protected persons; there is a separate form for children under 16. The same form is used whether you receive a Refugee Travel Document or a Certificate of Identity.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgtdr__step\">\r\n            <h3>Get Passport-Style Photos<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Provide two identical, unaltered photos that meet the specifications, taken within the last six months. One photo must be certified by your guarantor.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgtdr__step\">\r\n            <h3>Find a Guarantor and Two References<\/h3>\r\n            <p>You need a guarantor who meets the requirements to sign your application and the back of one photo, plus two references. Your guarantor and references must have known you for at least six months.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgtdr__step\">\r\n            <h3>Gather Your Supporting Documents<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Include proof of your immigration status, identity documents, and any valid or recent Canadian travel document or foreign passport issued in your name.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgtdr__step\">\r\n            <h3>Pay the Fee and Submit by Mail<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Pay the applicable fee, include your receipt, and mail your complete application. These documents are issued only in Canada (processed in Gatineau, Quebec).<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgtdr__step\">\r\n            <h3>Wait for a Decision<\/h3>\r\n            <p>IRCC reviews your application, decides which document to issue and its validity period, and may carry out routine verification and security checks. Check IRCC's current service standards for processing times.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 5. Documents you'll need -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgtdr__sec bgtdr__reveal\" id=\"bgtdr-docs\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgtdr__h\"><span class=\"num\">05<\/span> Documents You'll Need<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>A complete application generally includes:<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgtdr__list\">\r\n          <li>the completed and signed application form, certified by your guarantor<\/li>\r\n          <li>two identical passport photos taken within the last six months, one certified by your guarantor<\/li>\r\n          <li>a photocopy of valid proof of your immigration status in Canada<\/li>\r\n          <li>identity documents (originals or copies; copies must be signed and dated by your guarantor)<\/li>\r\n          <li>any non-expired Canadian Refugee Travel Document or Certificate of Identity issued to you<\/li>\r\n          <li>any valid foreign travel document or national passport issued to you or in which your name appears<\/li>\r\n          <li>the applicable fee and your payment receipt<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>Additional documents may be requested depending on your situation. Always confirm the current document checklist on the official IRCC page before mailing your application, as requirements can change.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 6. Validity, fees & key limits -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgtdr__sec bgtdr__reveal\" id=\"bgtdr-validity\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgtdr__h\"><span class=\"num\">06<\/span> Validity, Fees &amp; Key Limits<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          <strong>Validity:<\/strong> The issuing office (IRCC) decides how long each travel document is valid\r\n          for \u2014 there is no single fixed period you can choose. Some destination and transit countries also\r\n          require a minimum validity remaining, or a certain number of blank pages, before they will accept\r\n          your document, so check those rules before you travel.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div><strong>Fees (verified on the official IRCC fee page, June 21, 2026; fees increased March 31, 2026):<\/strong> Adult Refugee Travel Document (16 and up) <strong>CAN$122.50<\/strong>; child Refugee Travel Document (0\u201315) <strong>CAN$57<\/strong>; adult Certificate of Identity (16 and up) <strong>CAN$266.25<\/strong>; child Certificate of Identity (0\u201315) <strong>CAN$141<\/strong>. Replacing a valid lost or stolen travel document carries an additional <strong>CAN$45<\/strong> fee. These figures are set by IRCC and subject to change \u2014 confirm the current amount on the official IRCC fee page before applying.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          <strong>Key limits to remember:<\/strong>\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgtdr__list\">\r\n          <li>you cannot use either document to travel to your country of citizenship<\/li>\r\n          <li>acceptance is decided by each destination country \u2014 contact its embassy in advance<\/li>\r\n          <li>these documents are issued only inside Canada and only one valid document may exist in your name<\/li>\r\n          <li>once you become a Canadian citizen, you would use a Canadian passport instead<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 7. FAQ -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgtdr__sec bgtdr__reveal\" id=\"bgtdr-faq\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgtdr__h\"><span class=\"num\">07<\/span> Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__faq\">\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Is a Refugee Travel Document the same as a Canadian passport?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. A Refugee Travel Document (and a Certificate of Identity) is not a Canadian passport and does not confer Canadian citizenship. It is a travel document that lets you travel internationally when you cannot use a national passport. Each country you wish to visit decides whether to accept it.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>What's the difference between a Refugee Travel Document and a Certificate of Identity?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">A Refugee Travel Document is issued to protected persons in Canada \u2014 Convention refugees and persons in need of protection. A Certificate of Identity is issued to permanent residents who are not protected persons and who are either stateless or unable to obtain a passport from their country or any other source. You use the same form for both; IRCC decides which one you receive.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Can I travel to my home country with one of these documents?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. You cannot use a Refugee Travel Document or a Certificate of Identity to travel to your country of citizenship. They may be used for travel to other countries that accept them.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>How long will my travel document be valid?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">The issuing office (IRCC) decides the validity period for each document when it is issued \u2014 it is not a fixed length you select. Also check whether your destination and transit countries require a minimum validity remaining before they will accept it.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Do I need to be in Canada to apply?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">Yes. You must be in Canada to apply \u2014 travel document services for non-Canadians are not available outside the country. Applications are submitted by mail, and the documents are issued only within Canada.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>How much does it cost?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">As of June 2026, the adult Refugee Travel Document fee is CAN$122.50 and the adult Certificate of Identity fee is CAN$266.25, with lower fees for children (CAN$57 and CAN$141 respectively). Fees increased on March 31, 2026 and are set by IRCC, so confirm the current amount on the official IRCC fee page before applying.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== CTA ===== -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgtdr__cta bgtdr__reveal\">\r\n        <div class=\"bgtdr__cta-text\">\r\n          <p class=\"bgtdr__cta-eyebrow\">Talk to a Licensed Expert<\/p>\r\n          <h2>Need to travel as a refugee or protected person?<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Our licensed team \u2014 Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants regulated by the CICC \u2014 can help you confirm which document fits your status and prepare a complete, accurate application. 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