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Statutory Declaration of Absences from Canada
A sworn declaration listing your trips and time spent outside Canada over a period — often used to support a citizenship or residency application. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Travel History Declaration
- Declaration of Time Outside Canada
- Absences from Canada Affidavit
+2 more names
- Sworn Travel History
- Record of Absences Declaration
STATUTORY DECLARATION OF ABSENCES FROM CANADA
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
My status in Canada is: ______.
For the period covering ______, my absences from Canada were as follows: ______.
Approximate total number of days I was absent from Canada during that period (if calculated):
To the best of my knowledge and recollection, the above is a complete and accurate record of my absences from Canada for the period stated.
Purpose of this declaration (if specified):
I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ |
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01Your Information
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Your status in Canada
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STATUTORY DECLARATION OF ABSENCES FROM CANADA
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, SOLEMNLY DECLARE that:
My status in Canada is: ______.
For the period covering ______, my absences from Canada were as follows: ______.
Approximate total number of days I was absent from Canada during that period (if calculated):
To the best of my knowledge and recollection, the above is a complete and accurate record of my absences from Canada for the period stated.
Purpose of this declaration (if specified):
I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ |
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What is a declaration of absences from Canada?
It is a sworn statement — also called a travel history declaration or absences record — listing your trips outside Canada during a particular period, made before a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits.
It helps you account for your physical presence in, and time away from, Canada where an application requires it.
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When you might need one
It supports applications that depend on time spent in Canada.
- A citizenship application that asks you to account for absences.
- Confirming time in Canada for a residency obligation.
- Providing a sworn travel history where official records are incomplete.
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What to include
For each absence, list the destination, the departure and return dates, and the reason. Give your best, complete recollection with no gaps, and note where a date is approximate.
Officials may compare your declaration with their own entry and exit information, so accuracy matters. Passport stamps and travel records can help you be precise.
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How to notarize a declaration of absences from Canada in Ontario
After you fill in your declaration of absences from Canada and download the PDF, do not sign it in advance. A sworn document must be signed in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits, who administers your oath or solemn affirmation first.
Minute Notary commissions your declaration of absences from Canada online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person in Ottawa. Bring valid government-issued photo identification so we can verify your identity before applying the notary seal.
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Reviewed for use in Ontario by a notary public and commissioner for taking affidavits.
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Fill it in online for free and download a ready-to-sign PDF — no account required.
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Sign in front of the notary, who administers your oath or affirmation and applies the seal.
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Notarize online by video across Ontario, or in person in Ottawa.
Frequently asked
Questions about the Statutory Declaration of Absences from Canada
- What is a declaration of absences from Canada for?
- To provide a sworn record of your trips outside Canada — most often to support a citizenship application or to account for time away under a residency obligation.
- Does it replace official entry and exit records?
- No. It is your sworn account; officials may compare it with their own records, so list your absences as accurately and completely as you can.
- What if I cannot remember exact dates?
- Give your best recollection and indicate where a date is approximate. Passport stamps and travel records help you be precise.
- Can I notarize it online in Ontario?
- Yes. You can swear it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa with Minute Notary.
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