Permanent resident card

Permanent resident card - General

• How can I determine whether I can apply for permanent residence?
• How can I get a PR card?
• I’m a new permanent resident of Canada. Do I need to apply for a PR card?
• Who can apply for a PR card?
• When should I apply for a PR card?
• How do I renew my PR card?
• How long will it take to process my PR card?
• How much does a PR card cost?
• How do I pay the fee for my PR card?
• Will I get my PR card by mail?
• Should I submit passport photos with my PR card application?
• How can I avoid delays or refusals in processing my PR card application?
• If I am granted citizenship, what happens to my PR card?

Permanent residents travelling outside Canada

• Is there a way to get my PR card quickly?
• I need to leave Canada and I do not have a PR card. Can I later return to Canada without a PR card?
• What happens if my PR card expires while I am outside Canada?
• I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada?

Replacing a permanent resident card

• My PR card has been lost, stolen or destroyed. How do I replace it?
• What should I do if my new PR Card has a mistake or something is missing?