How do I renew my permanent resident card?

If your permanent resident (PR) card is expired or will expire in less than 9 months, you can apply for a new card. The new card will have a new expiration date. Most new PR cards are valid for 5 years.

To be eligible for a PR card, you need to:

• be a permanent resident and
• submit your application in Canada

Find out how to submit a PR card application.