Fill Out Passport Form PPTC 190 Online
Adult Travel Document Application (Refugee Travel Document / Certificate of Identity)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Passport Program)
Apply for a refugee travel document or certificate of identity as a non-Canadian adult resident in Canada.
Reviewed July 2026
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Form PPTC 190, the Adult Travel Document Application, is for adults in Canada who are not Canadian citizens but need a travel document issued by the Passport Program. It covers two documents: the Refugee Travel Document for protected persons, including Convention refugees, and the Certificate of Identity for certain permanent residents who cannot obtain a passport from their country of origin.
You can complete Form PPTC 190 in the Universal PDF editor and print a typed copy for signature. The application asks for immigration details that must match your status documents, so typing the form makes it easier to check every field against your records before submitting.
What is Form PPTC 190 used for
The form is the application for both non-citizen travel documents issued by the Passport Program.
- Refugee Travel Document for protected persons in Canada, including Convention refugees
- Certificate of Identity for eligible permanent residents who are stateless or unable to obtain a national passport
- Applicants aged 16 and over; children use Form PPTC 192
Who uses it
Applicants must hold the relevant status in Canada, such as protected person status or permanent residence, and meet the eligibility conditions for the document they request. A refugee travel document is generally not valid for travel to the country from which the holder sought protection, and travelling there can have serious immigration consequences, so review the conditions carefully.
How to fill out Form PPTC 190
Have your immigration documents beside you while you type.
- Personal and contact information, matching your status documents
- Immigration status details, such as protected person or permanent resident information
- Selection of the document requested: Refugee Travel Document or Certificate of Identity
- Guarantor or references as the current instructions require
- Declaration signed by hand on the printed form
How to submit it
Follow the submission instructions in the form's guide, which cover mail and any in-person options. Include the supporting status documents listed in the checklist, two identical photos meeting the specifications, and payment.
Check the current fee on the official website, and allow for the posted processing times before booking travel.
Frequently asked questions
The Refugee Travel Document is issued to protected persons, including Convention refugees. The Certificate of Identity is for certain permanent residents who are stateless or cannot get a passport from their own country. Form PPTC 190 covers both; you indicate which one you are requesting.
It is generally not valid for travel to the country you sought protection from, and travelling there can put your status in Canada at risk. Review the official guidance before making any plans.
No. Canadian passports are only for citizens. Permanent residents who cannot obtain a national passport may qualify for a Certificate of Identity.
The application includes identity verification requirements set out in the current instructions. Review them on the official website before submitting, since they can differ from the citizen passport rules.
Children under 16 use Form PPTC 192, the child travel document application, completed by a parent or legal guardian.
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