Permanent residents of Canada must present their valid resident’s card (PR Card) or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when traveling to Canada. If they do not bring the PR Card or PRTD they will not be able to board.
A new permanent resident does not need to apply for the permanent resident card. The same will be sent automatically by mail. If the Canadian address was not informed when the permanent residence was acquired, it will be necessary to provide it online within 180 days after immigrating. Otherwise the card will be destroyed and another card must be requested. The value of the card processing fee is Can $ 50.00.
You can apply for a permanent resident card if:
- For a permanent resident,
- He is in Canada,
- Not being invited by the Government of Canada to leave the country, and
- You are not a Canadian citizen.
The PR Card is valid for five years, but depending on the circumstances may be valid for one year. In addition, immigration only sends the card to addresses in Canada. Apply to receive a PR Card if:
- Not receiving the card within 180 days after immigrating to Canada;
- Have a card that has expired or will expire in less than nine months;
- Have a PR card that has been lost, stolen or destroyed; or
- Legally renamed and need to update name