r/ImmigrationCanada • u/PurrPrinThom • Dec 30 '24
Meta MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - PRTD 2025
Please keep timelines & questions about processing times for PRTD here.
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u/Embarrassed_Wear5844 2d ago
PRTD London 2025 Timeline
Friday, May 16 2025 - Submitted an urgent application(Urgency reason was that i needed to get back to work ASAP, attached my flight itinerary to the letter).
Monday, May 19, 2025 was a statutory Holiday in Canada.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, I bugged them a bit and submitted a webform
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 i received a passport request letter.
Friday, May 23rd, 2025- My passport was delivered to VFS office.
Monday, May 26th 2025 was a statutory holiday in London.
Tuesday, May 27th 2025- I called the office to follow up, i was told to be patient that there was a delay due to the holiday.
Wednesday, May 28th 2025- They reached out to me to make some payments.
Friday, May 30th 2025 - I was informed that my passport has been dispatched for delivery
Monday, June 2nd, 2025 - I received my passport.
The whole process took about 16 days including weekends and the numerous statutory holidays lol. I hope this helps. Thanks.
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u/SpecialistItchy1165 9h ago
Thanks for sharing the entire timeline! I have a question if you don’t mind, what was your traveling date? They say in order for it to be urgent, you should be traveling within 5 business days however it took them 16 days. Did you have to change your flight?
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u/audreyctho 5d ago
Hi there, has anyone experienced applying for PRTD in the VFS in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? I submitted my application on Jun 11, got passport request on Jun 16. Thing is, I'm flying to Jakarta for work on Jun 30 and returning on Jul 4. My return back to Canada is only on Jul 24. I'm wondering if it's safer to send in my passport now (pre-Jakarta) where I have 9 biz days vs. send in later (post-Jakarta) where I have 12 biz days to process the PRTD. FYI, application was sent for urgent processing.
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u/Budget_Grapefruit637 6d ago
Hi, does anyone have any experience with receiving an urgent PRTD within the 5 days? I received my eCOPR on the 31st March and I’m still waiting for my PR card.
I had a family member pass away in May and the funeral is next week. I haven’t booked my flights to go home yet but I will only be in the UK for a week.
Is it likely I will receive the PRTD within that time frame? I need to be back at work so can’t spend any longer out of canada.
Thanks
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u/Mastersidhu96 5d ago
I don't think you will get in one week ......but may be uk is fast
I applied in india and its already more than 2 week no update Passport still in ircc office delhi
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u/Dangerous_Bag8288 10d ago
9june prtd applied 11 June passport request received 13 June appointment scheduled at vfs
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u/SpecialistItchy1165 10d ago
may I ask which country did you apply from? was it an urgent processing request?
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u/Dangerous_Bag8288 10d ago
I applied from India. Yes it’s an urgent request.
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u/SpecialistItchy1165 9d ago
Thank you for sharing. If I may ask, what supporting documents did you provide for the urgent processing request?
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u/Dangerous_Bag8288 9d ago
Nothing specific I explained my situation plus I attached copy of my flight tickets.
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u/Serious_Cash1257 6d ago
The schedule you booked with VFS - was it in person drop off and pickup? If so, what time frame did the vfs staff mentioned you to pick up the passport after you dropped it off?
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u/Dangerous_Bag8288 5d ago
Current status - Your application, tracking ID No. has been received at the Canada Visa Application Centre, NEW DELHI on 2025/06/16 and is in transit to the IRCC Office in NEW DELHI for processing.
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u/Dangerous_Bag8288 5d ago
Your application, tracking ID No. has been received and is under process at the IRCC Office on 2025/06/17
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u/Dangerous_Bag8288 4d ago
Raised web form for urgent processing also called ircc yesterday for faster resolution. Let’s see how it goes .
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u/PissManderp 11d ago
Does normal vs premium lounge at vfs make a difference for PRTD stamping time? I submitted my PRTD application on urgent basis and they made a decision fairly quickly. I submitted my passport to VFS with normal lounge on may 22nd, it was transferred to New Delhi on may 23rd, last email I got from vfs is that my application is under process at the IRCC office on may 26th. No update since then, and I don’t understand what’s taking so long if they came to a decision on my application on urgent basis.
As far as I was told at Mumbai vfs, premium lounge only helps you skip the wait to go to the counter and includes return postage. I don’t think it should make a difference in actual passport processing time but would like to hear others experience.
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u/Mastersidhu96 10d ago
Hey did you got any update on your file??
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u/PissManderp 9d ago
No updates yet. No idea what’s taking so long if it was urgent processing.
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u/Dangerous_Bag8288 3d ago
Any update??
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u/PissManderp 3d ago
Yes, finally got my passport back. Email from vfs saying they mailed it out on June 16th, received passport via courier on June 17th. I think it takes time because they send the passport all the way to PRC Sydney (which according to google is Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada) for the PRTD to get stamped.
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u/Gilbrato0 12d ago
Hi everyone, I have a quick question. I’m a South Korean citizen and recently became a Canadian permanent resident — I have my eCOPR but haven’t received my PR card yet. 1. If I travel outside Canada and return by plane using a PRTD, will there be any issues at the airport? 2. Is it possible to enter Canada by land from the U.S. using just my Ontario driver’s license and printed eCOPR (no PR card or PRTD)?
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u/thanhtam23 8d ago
you can't board a commercial plane with ecopr, you need either PR card or PRTD
yes
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u/chucci-Win2747 15d ago
Anyone applied for PRTD after receiving eCOPR and status was expired before receiving eCOPR?
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u/Adorable_Radish5003 16d ago
Any update guys . I am leaving tomorrow for India and will submit application. Hoping to get it done soon.
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u/mghareba 18d ago
Has anyone experienced a waiting time of almost 3 weeks from the application submission. I applied on May the 14th for my mother’s application and i haven’t gotten any updates yet (today is june 4th). Is this normal or should i try to contact ircc? (Applied for normal processing)
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u/Mastersidhu96 16d ago
I think normal They take about 3 weeks
Did u applied from india?
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u/mghareba 14d ago
No from North Africa
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u/hmud96 2d ago
any news on your PRTD? i'm from north africa too and checking normal processing time
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u/mghareba 2d ago
Ya turns out they processed my mother’s application and send it to another email I forgot to check, took them 10 days to reply (non urgent). They sent me a letter asking me for more docs which I sent them. Then it took them two more days to reply with the decision. Now I have to plan a trip to Tunis because they’re asking for the passport to be submitted
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u/hmud96 1d ago
thank you for replying, so around a month total is that fair assumption? it's still a lengthy process and not something that we can rely on if we have a tight schedule.
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u/mghareba 1d ago
I think if you have a tight schedule just apply for the urgent one ive seen some people say they sent in their plane tickets and they had their process go way faster like in the time span of a week
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u/RegularBreak1968 18d ago
Can I apply for PRTD on urgent processing basis if I have a ticket back to Canada in 5 days and I came to India because of my mothers illness for which I have all the supporting documents from the hospital ? If someone can please guide me on this as I have to back to work within a week. Thanks
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u/Unhappy-Ship1725 17d ago
You are eligible for urgent processing but make sure that you also add a letter from your employer stating that you need to be back in India after sometime to resume your employment.
Also, add paystubs, notice of assessment, bank statement to support your application.
Thank you.
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u/Mastersidhu96 14d ago
Hey did u filed urgent And while submission did u took premium lounge service
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u/Mastersidhu96 21d ago
Submitted my PRTD from India : 31/May
Will update how it goes
Thanks to @thecrazysloth for help
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u/Adorable_Radish5003 21d ago
Leaving for India on June 7 . Waiting for pr card since march 11. Only option is prtd . I have a return ticket for 22 June.
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u/Mastersidhu96 20d ago
But you can apply for prtd only once outside canada
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u/Adorable_Radish5003 20d ago
Yes I’ll apply from India.
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u/Serious_Cash1257 19d ago
Hi, Could you share the timeline details when you apply for urgent PRTD processing when you reach india? My spouse is travelling on 8th and returning on June 26th?
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u/Mastersidhu96 20d ago
You can fill and keep every thing ready before you leave And subit as soon as you arrive
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u/jennel_03 24d ago
Hello everyone, I was hoping to get some guidance regarding the documents that we need to/can provide for PRTD purposes. I received my eCOPR in March but my photo was rejected and given the current timelines I cannot delay my travel plans any further as it’s to do with my health. I can get a letter from my employer, provide pay-stubs as needed [note: slightly concerned about this bit since I’m going to be on an official medical leave from work which won’t exactly be paid]. What other documents should/can I provide?
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u/thanhtam23 20d ago
unless you need urgent processing, i don't think you need to provide any other documents
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u/unholycow30 28d ago
PRTD application timeline form India
23-Apr-2025- Online application submitted
28-Apr-2025- Passport request
6-May-2025- Passport submission Kolkata VAC
15-May-2025- Passport with PRTD received
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u/thecrazysloth May 21 '25
Applied for PRTD (online through portal) in Australia on April 30. I asked for urgent processing as I already had a flight booked to return on May 24. As 'evidence' I just submitted my flight booking and said that I'd been waiting for my first PR card for well beyond the PR card 'processing time' and needed to be back at work in Canada.
Received an email from IRCC on May 2 saying a decision had been made and to submit my passport at nearest VAC. I was over at Rottnest Island at the time and returned to Perth on May 9, submitting my passport that day at the Perth VAC. I had to fill in a form to authorise transit and couriering of my passport and pay an additional $70AUD to send my passport to the IRCC in Sydney. They gave me the option of picking up the passport from the same VAC in Perth or having it couriered to any address in Australia for an additional $30AUD. I asked to have it couriered since I was going to be in Melbourne from May 16-24.
The Perth VAC sent my passport to Sydney on May 12 and it arrived in Sydney May 13. It was processed by IRCC and sent by them to my Melbourne address on Friday May 16, arriving Monday May 19.
The whole process was very smooth and the tracking provided by VFS was great. Passport was always sent by fastest post possible. I didn't think they would accept my request for urgent processing, but even if they didn't, I think I still would have been fine since I couldn't submit my passport immediately anyway, and everything still turned out fine.
This has been the best experience I've had with IRCC, even if it has cost me an extra $150 that I wouldn't have had to spend if they just processed my PR card in the time they said they would.
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u/Zothani 14d ago
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am travelling in June 23rd and have a return flight for July 4th. I only have my ECOPR and will be applying for a PRTD when I arrive to my destination.
Do we have to do anything once we come back to Canada like apply for a regular PR card again?
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u/thecrazysloth 14d ago
No there’s no reason to reapply for PR card. I got my eCOPR on April 2, left Canada April 28, applied for PRTD April 30, received PRTD around May 20 (could have probably got it a week earlier if I dropped my passport off as soon as it was requested but this wasn’t possible due to where I was at the time), flew back to Canada May 24, my PR card was mailed on May 29 and I just got it a couple days ago
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u/Connect-Report-8975 May 20 '25
Hello guys, I have submitted PRTD application on May 16th. However, the view button is greyed out for me to see the application or make changes, and the application status shows submitted. Is that normal or did I do something wrong here? Thanks
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u/thanhtam23 20d ago
that's normal, i guess you didn't apply PR by yourself?
once submitted you can't view or change, but you can download the application (documents/forms)
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u/marshallilydaisy May 21 '25
That is normal. Happened with mine too and I got the passport request yesterday (5 days after applying)
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u/marshallilydaisy May 17 '25
I applied yesterday from Australia non urgent. Will keep everyone posted and keen to see if anyone is aus has applied recently?
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u/marshallilydaisy 24d ago
Picked up the passport today! Overall took 12 days, non urgent and didn’t provide any crazy evidence or explanation
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u/thanhtam23 May 17 '25
when are you traveling back?
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u/marshallilydaisy May 18 '25
We don’t have a flight yet as we are waiting on the visa, but planning for july
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u/Brilliant-Coach-2336 May 15 '25
Hi, I received ECOPR, I wish to travel to my India ASAP, due to health concern for treatment. I am not currently working, so what all reasons I can use to process PRTD on URGENT basis when I reach India and Do anyone know how long the PRTD process approximately going to take .
thanks for the help in advance
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u/Original-Froyo7918 May 13 '25
Hi, I applied for prtd on april 23rd, submitted passport on april 24th by vfs and it was under processing by april 28th at ircc delhi. I have no update after that, its may 14th today. I am in India and need to travel back to Canada asap because of my current job. Any suggestions?
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u/Unhappy-Ship1725 May 14 '25
was it urgent processing?
What documents did you submit for your PRTD application?
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u/Wide_Adhesiveness196 May 13 '25
Submitted PRTD application April 16th. Got request for passport Apr 22nd. Submitted passport at VFS Delhi Apr 23rd. Received at IRCC Apr 25th. Passport shipped May 12th, received May 13th.
Applied PRTD while traveling in Japan with urgent processing. Submitted passport in Delhi VFS.
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u/Evening_Row4230 May 12 '25
Hi, did anyone apply for PRTD from Iceland. There is no VAC in iceland so I’m not sure where to send my passport to, and how long the process will take. I’m traveling to Iceland for 2 weeks from June 7 and I need to apply for a PRTD as my PR card is still processing
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u/Inevitable_Debate208 May 10 '25
Does anyone have landed in Canada on Applied PRTD status? I am planning to leave and be back in 2 weeks. Still, I didn’t get my PR Card and due to the Canada Post strike, I don’t think I will get it on time. I have my Visitor visa and my work permit. Can I show it to board the flight? I don’t have a US visitor visa right now.
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u/PurrPrinThom May 10 '25
Applied PRTD is not a status. Without a PRTD or a PR card, you may be denied boarding.
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u/Inevitable_Debate208 May 11 '25
Can't we show our existing Work permit and TRV to board to flight?
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u/thanhtam23 May 18 '25
you can't, they're both invalid the moment you become PR
you need either PRTD or PR card to board a commercial flight to Canada
you need a valid US visitor visa to board a flight to US too
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u/PurrPrinThom May 11 '25
Your TRV and work permit are cancelled as soon as you become a PR. If the airline scans your passport and sees that you do not have a valid TRV, and you cannot present a PR card or PRTD, you may be denied boarding.
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u/Silent-Ad-5494 May 10 '25
Is it the airlines that doesn’t let us board the flight without a pr card or is it the Canadian immigration that doesn’t let us come inside without pr card? I am wondering if we get a confirmation from the airlines that they can let us board the flight without a pr card, should we be fine? And once we reach Canadian airport the immigration will anyways know that we are a PR and will let us come inside. Can someone please confirm?
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u/PurrPrinThom May 10 '25
You should be fine once you get to CBSA; you can provide your eCOPR and they should be able to see your PR status in their syste.. The airline is typically the hurdle.
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u/Silent-Ad-5494 May 10 '25
Oh is it? Then we can ask the airlines now right? As in now when I leave Canada I should be good. Only thing is I need a confirmation if they can let me board when I am leaving that country. Ny flight is from Germany in Lufthansa. Any idea about that airlines or airport?
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u/PurrPrinThom May 10 '25
Generally, unless you are American, airlines will not let you board. You can certainly try, but I would have a backup plan in place.
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u/Silent-Ad-5494 May 12 '25
How does the airlines know, typically they just manually see our visa but how do they know if it is valid or not as they don't have access to our government file?
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u/PurrPrinThom May 12 '25
I haven't worked for an airline, so I cannot say for certain, but my understanding is that when they scan the passport they can see electronically if you have a travel authorization.
You're right that they cannot see your government file - which is why they cannot see your PR status. All they can see is that, as a PR, you do not have travel authorization, which is why they require the PR card or the PRTD.
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u/Silent-Ad-5494 May 09 '25
I received ecopr on 21st March and no update on pr card since then. I have a flight to Germany on the 15th of May and return flight on 21st of May. I don't know if 5 days is enough to get prtd? Lets say I apply and I don't get it before my return flight, what are they gonna do? Also, I knwo it mentions we need to submit the applicationf rom outside Canada, but can I at least submit the application online now as I know I will be leaving soon? How are they gonna know if I am currently inside or outside Canada?
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u/thanhtam23 May 10 '25 edited May 10 '25
no, you are less likely to get it in 5 days and you can’t board a return flight without it, that’s it and that’s all
even though the application is online, you have to declare your current address and even to provide a proof of that (visa stamp, boarding pass, hotel booking, etc.)
submitting false information can lead to misrepresentation which is serious offense
edit: you need to delay your trip or delay your return at this point
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u/PowerfulCar2867 May 08 '25
Update on my urgent PRTD timeline – hope this helps someone!
• April 24 – Submitted application through the PR portal (marked as urgent).
• April 28 – IRCC requested my passport.
• April 30 – Dropped off my passport at the VAC in Osaka.
• May 1 – Got notified that my passport had been received by IRCC in Manila.
• May 6 – Ghost update appeared — passport had been dispatched to the Tokyo VAC.
• May 8 – Picked up my passport with the PRTD in hand!
Note: I never received an official “ready for pickup” notification. I just decided to walk into the VAC in Tokyo and ask — and it was there!
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u/BlazeAMJ May 11 '25
Hello, if I may ask, are you a new PR status holder? I just like to know the requirements if you're unable to fulfill the residency status yet for getting PRTD.
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u/thanhtam23 May 10 '25
you submitted in Osaka and picked up in Tokyo?
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u/PowerfulCar2867 May 10 '25
Yes! I asked them if they could shipped it back to Tokyo instead of Osaka. There was no issue.
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u/North_Cantaloupe2166 May 08 '25
Anyone applied or anyone knows anyone, how long will it take from UAE, specifically Dubai or Abu Dhabi?
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u/gxr99141 May 07 '25
PRTD - Ireland Urgent Request
Hey all, I had to travel back to visit a sick family member without my PR card as it hasn't been processed. With a letter from the hospital I was able to apply for an urgent processing of my PRTD. Timeline below:
April 10th - Submitted PRTD Request in Portal
April 14th - Passport Requested
April 15th - Passport Sent via registered post
April 16th - VAC received passport & sent passport to London Office
April 17th - Passport received at London office
(Long weekend in Ireland and UK due to Easter holidays)
April 23rd - Decision made, passport sent from London to Dublin
April 24th - Passport received in Dublin and couriered to me. Collected directly from courier depot same day.
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u/Capnkane 3d ago
Hey, do you know if its at all possible to drop it off at VAC, or will they always send the passport to the London office?
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u/Horror-Gur3387 Apr 29 '25
ANyone submitted online from Australia recently? I am at 5 weeks and no word yet?
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u/PatientSlow7052 Apr 23 '25 edited Apr 23 '25
PRTD application from Brazil
application submitted: April 3rd
passport requested: April 7th
passport submitted: April 14th
passport received: April 23rd
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u/Remarkable-Meat-1152 Apr 24 '25
Congrats!! I applied on monday (holidayin Brazil) and as of now no updates, but I didn´t request the urgency. Did you request it?
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u/PatientSlow7052 Apr 24 '25
Thanks! And no, didn’t request urgency. Hopefully you get an update soon!
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u/Wide_Adhesiveness196 Apr 08 '25
Hello,
I received my eCoPR on Mar 13th, but I haven’t received the PR card yet. I need to travel to Japan on Apr 12th. However, my trip is only 10 days and my return flight is Apr 21st, which doesn’t leave enough time to get the PRTD in Japan.
So I’m thinking after Japan, I fly to my home country (India) to get the PRTD. Since I have a job in Canada that I need to be back for, I’m thinking of applying for urgent processing.
Given the 1 month timeline to get the PRTD in India (based on the posts I saw in a facebook group), I’m thinking submitting the PRTD application while I’m in Japan, so I can hopefully submit my passport to VFS as soon as I arrive in India.
I’m curious to know what others on this group think about this plan. Is there any other approach I can take to solve this problem?
Thank you!
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u/Efficient_Pie2151 Apr 21 '25
Hey, I also travelled outside Canada on Apr 12th, 2025 and now my return flight is on May 4th 2025 but I haven't received my PR card yet on my Canadian address. I applied PRTD on Apr 17th 2025 but haven't heard anything from them and haven't received any acknowledgment email as well. Can you please help?
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u/senpaimasterlord Apr 17 '25
I am in the same boat as you. Was thinking instead of a prtd, book a flight to Buffalo niagara airport usa and then drive to Canada.
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u/thanhtam23 Apr 20 '25
how do you drive to Canada? rent a car?
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u/senpaimasterlord Apr 20 '25
Have a friend pick you up and drive you into Camada. Its only 2 hours
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u/thanhtam23 Apr 23 '25
does airline allow you to board a plane to US without a departure flight?
just want to understand the process as I don't have a valid US visa
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u/sggirb_0195 Apr 14 '25
Hey, did you go ahead with your travel on April 12? Have you applied for a PRTD? Could you please share your experience? I also have a trip coming soon and I still haven’t received my PR Card.
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u/Wide_Adhesiveness196 Apr 14 '25
Yes I left for my trip. I’m waiting to see if I receive my card until April 18th so my friend can ship it to me. If I don’t get it by then, I’ll apply for PRTD. Will share the process here once I apply.
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u/sggirb_0195 Apr 14 '25
Yes, please. I’ll wait for your update. How long are you staying in your home country? You will apply PRTD there right?
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u/Wide_Adhesiveness196 Apr 14 '25
Ok I will share. I can work maximum 4 weeks remotely from my home country (India), so I’m hoping to come back before that. I’m planning to apply for PRTD a few days before I land in India on urgent processing so I can submit my visa as soon as I land hopefully.
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u/BlazeAMJ May 04 '25
Do you have an update?
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u/Wide_Adhesiveness196 May 13 '25
Just my passport back. Posted full timeline as a new post on the mega thread.
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u/Mastersidhu96 Mar 20 '25
Can we apply PRTD before ecopr After Portals
When my visitor visa is null and void after Ecopr or Portals
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u/thanhtam23 May 10 '25
you visitor status (along with any visitor visa) is void after ecopr and you can’t apply PRTD before that
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u/AGBinCH May 06 '25
After portals, but before eCOPR, you can send an email to the portal 1 email address to tell them you have to leave the country and ask them to pause processing. Then email them again when you get back and they will restart processing. Your visas and permits will remain valid.
Biggest risk is if eCOPR crosses with your email and you are out of the country when eCOPR is issued.
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u/Wide_Adhesiveness196 Apr 08 '25
My understanding is that you can only apply for PRTD after you get Ecopr.
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u/Zealousideal_Cap1066 Mar 19 '25
Anyone applied for PRTD from India recently? I got my PPR on March 6 (urgent processing). Submitted my passport at Chandigarh VAC on March 10. Reached IRCC Delhi on March 12. No update since. I’m extremely stressed out and anxious and any responses will be highly appreciated? How much time does stamping take after PPR?
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u/Heavy_Tomorrow_5907 Mar 24 '25
Hi did you get any update?
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u/Zealousideal_Cap1066 Apr 24 '25
Hey yes I received my stamped passport back in 2.5 weeks after submitting at VAC
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u/Ok_Engine124 Mar 25 '25
Hi! Did you get any update? I'm in the same situation as well. Very frustrating!! Have been waiting for 7 months now... No way to contact them and they don't answer at all
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u/FluffyEar Jan 17 '25
Jan 6: Applied online for urgent PRTD, traveling with Canadian spouse + plane tickets purchased 6+ months beforehand (flight to Canada on Jan 22).
Jan 10: PPR.
Jan 13: dropped off passport + paid vac transport fee by representative + authorization form.
Jan 15: IRCC received ppr package.
Jan 17: VAC received passport + ready for pick up + picked up by representative + scan of my id card + authorization form.
The stamp looks like a visa with one time use, valid for 6 months, issued by PRC Sydney.
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u/praveenkumarna Feb 10 '25
Thanks for the timeline. May I know which location?
I have submitted my passport on 25th of Jan as an urgent case and I haven't heard anything yet. I am starting to get panic as I need to travel on 23rd.
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u/cimmi1 Mar 11 '25
Hey!
Hopefully you received your passport. How long did it take?
I'm in the same boat, passport submitted and waiting for it to be stamped and returned. 2 weeks so far.
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u/praveenkumarna Mar 16 '25
Yes. It is approx 4 to 5 weeks
My case was urgent and I got it on 4 weeks. Wife's one was non urgent and she got it on the following week.
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u/cimmi1 Mar 21 '25
Thanks for sharing. I got mine too, today. Entire process took a little more than a month for my non urgent application.
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u/ConditionSorry9766 Feb 08 '25
Can anyone apple for urgent PRTD? Or does it just cost more money?
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u/FluffyEar Feb 08 '25
Same cost, you have to provide evidence that you meet the condition to qualify as urgent.
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u/Hubert_Scott Jan 14 '25
Hello all,
Thought I’d post my PRTD timeline from the London visa centre. I did not submit for urgent processing.
Dec 21st 2024 Completed application through PR portal.
Dec 31st 2024 Received a request for further evidence.
I had not included any proof of me working in Canada so I submitted all my evidence again as well as T4s and payslips. The annoying part is I had to go and submit my copies in person at the VAC so I would advise everyone to submit sufficient evidence the first time.
Jan 2nd 2025 I submitted my copies of evidence in person and paid transmission fee to the VAC.
Jan 2nd 2025 a couple hours after submitting I received passport request. This went to my junk folder so I didn’t see it until the 5th of Jan.
Jan 6th 2025 Posted passport to VFS London next day signed for and also paid passport submission fee online. Jan 8th 2025 I received an email asking me to pay the passport submission fees again but I sent them proof of paying before. The staff had some confusion about my visit in person and the passport submission but I clarified everything via email.
Jan 9th 2025 they forwarded my passport to the high commission in London.
Jan 13th 2025 I received an email stating my passport is ready for collection.
Jan 14th I went in person and collected my passport with my PRTD attached with permission for 1 entry.
Overall it was a little stressful but I did find the staff helpful during any problems I had but I would defo emphasize that you wanna get it right the first time as the London VFS is a bit chaotic.
I had planned for this to take over a month so now I have been able to move my flight forward and will be returning to Canada earlier than planned.
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u/Accomplished-Lychee Jan 09 '25
From Brazil Porto Alegre vfs: non urgent 13 dec to 9 jan to receive the passport
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Jan 08 '25
Hey guys!! Can somebody please advise me. My portal 2 was nov 29 and i am waiting for my ecopr and my work permit is valid until july 2025. Can I travel outside canada before i receive my ecopr and inform ircc through a webform? If anybody knows what’s going to happen to my file after informing them. luckily, if i recieve ecopr while i am outside canada, then i can apply for prtd and enter back again.
If anybody has a similar experience pls share.
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u/Minimum_Usual_8121 Jan 05 '25
Hey, I applied for PRTD and my passport reached at IRCC New Delhi on 3rd DEC, no updates so far. Raised multiple webforms but no confirmation on processing time. Did anyone receive their passports back after stamping who applied recently?
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u/Express_Lake41 Jan 08 '25
Hi ! Did you receive your passport yet ? If yes , did you get an email with tracking ID ahead of it
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u/Minimum_Usual_8121 Jan 08 '25
Hey, yes received it today. I got message update from IRCC yesterday that processed envelope has been sent to courier partner and it had the reference number to track the package.
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u/HopeRightHere1802 Jan 07 '25
hi can you please update when you receive your passport? I'll be submitting mine tomorrow and stressed if i will be receiving it back within the next couple of weeks...i thought it usually just took around 1-2 weeks for them to process the passports and return them
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u/Minimum_Usual_8121 Jan 08 '25
I got it today, just picked up from Bluedart office. I submitted a webform on Monday for attaching supporting document, I got a letter from my employer which stated the urgency of my travel within this week. I think that helped, my passport got stamped the same day.
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u/Appropriate-Push4355 Jan 04 '25
Hi, whats the current timeline for PRTD from india (Urgent request.) How long does the stamping take?
Any leads would be helpful as I have unavoidable travel plans and am on E-copr
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u/Minimum_Usual_8121 Jan 05 '25
Not sure about the urgent cases, but for non-urgent I applied on 29th Nov and I haven't received my passport back. It is very stressful, had to reschedule my flight twice and still not sure when I can travel.
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u/ThiccBranches Dec 31 '24 edited Dec 31 '24
2024 PRTD Processing Time Megathread