# How can I get my passport back?
**URL:** https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-can-i-get-my-passport-back/162
**Category:** Permanent Resident Status
**Created:** [March 2, 2012, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-can-i-get-my-passport-back/162 "2012-03-02T16:32:29Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@newpermressa](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/newpermressa)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2012, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-can-i-get-my-passport-back/162/1 "2012-03-02T16:32:29Z")
When I arrived in Canada to claim refugee status my passport was seized by CBSA. I am now a permanent resident and was told I could get my original passport back. However, when I call CBSA they tell me to call CIC, when I call CIC all I get is the automated system and no options to talk to a customer service representative.
I just want to know how I can get my passport back. I need it to apply for a visa ASAP
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### Author:  [@velaven](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/velaven)
#### Post date: [July 23, 2015, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-can-i-get-my-passport-back/162/2 "2015-07-23T16:16:41Z")
Hi there,
Did finally got back your passports? I’m I the same situation, please let me know if you got your passport back or not? Thanks
anna
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### Author:  [@Mb1](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Mb1)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2021, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-can-i-get-my-passport-back/162/3 "2021-04-03T11:54:11Z")
Hi . I’m the same situation, please let me know as well. Thanks