For general information about retirement abroad, please consult the publication Retirement Abroad: Seeing the Sunsets.
If you are a resident of the Netherlands and you believe that you are eligible for a pension under the Canadian or Quebec pension plan, benefits due to invalidity, or benefits under Canadian Old Age Security, please contact the nearest Sociale Verzekerings Bank (SVB). The SVB is the liaison partner of Service Canada and the Quebec Pension Plan.
You will require certified copies of the following documents for your application (the SVB can make certified true copies of your documents):
* If you require a copy of your Certificate of Departure (IMM 0056), Immigrant Visa and Record of Landing (IMM 1000),Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688) Visitor Record (IMM 1097 or IMM 1442) and other immigration related documents, download and complete the application forms from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
The application for an immigration document needs to be sent directly to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Please verify the correct address for your query on the website mentioned on the above.