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Can I Return to Canada with an Expired PR Card? What You Need to Know

Learn why you cannot board a flight to Canada with an expired PR card and how to use a Permanent Resident Travel Document to return safely.

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No, you cannot board a flight to Canada with an expired PR card. You should apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) from a Canadian visa office abroad. This document will allow you to return to Canada. Upon returning, it's advisable to apply for a new PR card immediately to avoid similar issues in the future.

Questions and answers

  1. Can I travel to Canada with an expired PR card?

    No, you cannot board a flight to Canada with an expired PR card. Instead, you must obtain a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) from a Canadian visa office abroad.

  2. What is a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)?

    A PRTD is a document issued by Canadian visa offices abroad that allows permanent residents to return to Canada when they do not have a valid PR card.

  3. How do I renew my PR card after returning to Canada?

    Once back in Canada, apply for a new PR card immediately through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to avoid travel issues in the future.

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