Can I Return to Canada with a Valid PR Card? | Permanent Resident Travel Guide

Learn if you can return to Canada with a valid PR card and what to do if it expires while outside Canada.

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Yes, you can return to Canada with a valid Permanent Resident (PR) card. It's essential to ensure your PR card has not expired to avoid any complications at the border. If your PR card expires while you're outside Canada, you may need to apply for a permanent resident travel document to return.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I enter Canada with an expired PR card? No, you generally need a valid PR card to return to Canada. If your PR card has expired while you are outside Canada, you must apply for a permanent resident travel document before traveling back.
  2. How do I apply for a permanent resident travel document? You apply for a permanent resident travel document through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if your PR card has expired and you are outside Canada and need to return.
  3. Is my PR card mandatory to return to Canada? Yes, a valid PR card is the official proof of your permanent resident status and is required to board flights and enter Canada as a permanent resident.

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