Need to apply for PRTD, can I apply before I travel?

[jeeraRice99]

Hi All,
I am yet to received my PR card and want to travel to India for a short trip.

Is it possible to apply for PRTD before I travel? How does CIC validate that we are outside Canada?

 

[jeeraRice99]

Please ignore, I have found my answer. I do not see an option to delete this thread.

 

[bkp]

Please ignore, I have found my answer. I do not see an option to delete this thread.

What’s the answer please? Am in the same situation

 

[Ponga]

What’s the answer please? Am in the same situation

Unless things have changed, you can only apply for a PRTD from outside of Canada. If you are traveling abroad for only a couple of weeks, it might be difficult to obtain the PRTD in time to return (via a commercial carrier).

If you can enter the U.S. (via a commercial carrier) you could then cross into Canada at a land PoE without the need for a PRTD. Just produce your landing document or expired PR Card to show to the CBSA officer.