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Permanent Resident Card
The Permanent Resident (PR) Card program issues PR Cards to permanent residents of Canada, who must present theirs when travelling by commercial carrier (airplane, boat, bus or train) in order to gain re-entry into Canada.
Delivered by: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
Application Information
- Since June 28, 2002, permanent residents arriving in Canada have been automatically issued a PR Card and the cost of the Card has been included with their immigration application fees.
- Permanent residents who arrived in Canada before June 28, 2002 must apply for a PR Card.
- Individuals can view the status of their applications on-line using the Client Applications Status service.
- Application Form
Financial Information
- There is a fee of $50 for a PR Card.
Dates and Deadlines
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The program requires approximately one month to issue PR cards to permanent residents newly arriving in Canada and two months to process applications for permanent residents already in Canada.
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 888 242-2100
- TTY: 1 888 576-8502
Related Information
- PR Cards are valid for a period of five years.
- Expired PR Cards must be returned to CIC.
- PR Cards are not automatically issued to replace records of landing.
