Passport will Expire After Landing - Questions

[GurbirSingh]

Hi
Currently I am in INDIA and my daughter’s passport is going to expire in May-2016 and we are landing CANADA only 10days before expiration i.e. in first week of May. My question is :
Should I renew it from INDIA ( and if, then will it be valid ,since current passport has VISA Stamp?) or I should renew it immediately after landing (and if, then, Can I register while in India)

SAP Basis

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hi There,

Thanks for sharing your question and situation with us. We can appreciate that this is a confusing situation for you.

From my understanding, you want to know if you should renew your daughter’s passport before or after you intend to land in Canada.

According to the Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (formerly CIC) your documents must be valid at the time of landing:

To enter Canada, you will need to present the following:

• A Canadian immigrant visa (if applicable) and Confirmation of Permanent Residence for each family member traveling with you
• A valid passport or other travel document for each family member traveling with you
• Two (2) copies of a detailed list of all the personal or household items you are bringing with you
• Two (2) copies of a list of items that are arriving later and their money value
  Do not pack these documents in your luggage. Keep them with you at all times.

You may find our article What documents should I bring with me when landing in Canada as a new immigrant? for some additional information. Here is an excerpt:

When you come to Canada, you must show your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and Canadian immigrant visa to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) officer at the Port of Entry.

The CIC officer will check that your documents have not expired. You cannot use expired documents. Canadian immigrant visas cannot be extended, so make sure you arrive in Canada before it expires.

You must bring a valid passport with you.

You may wish to contact the Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate to confrim this information and to ask more question about your personal situation.

The information provided above is not legal advice. If you want legal advice please consult a community legal clinic or a lawyer about your particular situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Theresa
Information & Referral Specialist, CIRS
Your Settlement.Org Team