Application for a Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)

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1. Application for a Permanent Resident Card (including the Document Checklist) [IMM 5444]  (PDF, 990 KB)
2. Supplementary Identification [IMM 5455]  (PDF, 560 KB)
3. Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]  (PDF, 55 KB)
4. Fees Receipt
   You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:
   1. Pay your fees online.
   2. Pay your fees at a financial institution in Canada
      You will need to order an original fee receipt using an online form.
5. Instruction Guide [IMM 5445]

Initial card, replacement or renewal

This application is for people with permanent resident status in Canada, who are applying for their first Permanent Resident card (PR card) or for a renewal or replacement of a PR card.

The PR card is a status document that provides secure proof of permanent resident status.

• Read your instruction guide and download your application forms
• Complete, sign and date your application forms
• Pay the fees
• Mail your completed application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia