How Long Does Permanent Residency Status Last in Canada?

Learn how long Canadian Permanent Residency status lasts and the residency obligations to maintain your PR status in Canada.

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Permanent Residency (PR) status in Canada is valid for five years. To maintain your PR status, you must stay in Canada for at least 730 days within this five-year period. These 730 days do not need to be consecutive.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How many years is Canadian Permanent Residency valid? Canadian Permanent Residency status is valid for five years from the date of issue.
  2. What is the residency requirement to keep PR status in Canada? You must live in Canada for at least 730 days within the five-year period to maintain your PR status.
  3. Do the 730 days of residency for Canadian PR need to be consecutive? No, the 730 days do not have to be consecutive, but must total at least two years within five years.