What Happens If Your PR Card Expires in Canada? How to Renew and Maintain Status

Learn what to do if your Canadian PR card expires, how to renew it, and keep your permanent resident status active with residency requirements.

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If your PR card expires in Canada, you are still a Permanent Resident. However, you need a valid PR card to re-enter Canada if you travel. To renew it, apply for a new PR card through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Keep your status active by meeting residency requirements: residing in Canada for at least 730 days within the last five years. Plan renewals well in advance to avoid complications.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I stay in Canada if my PR card expires? Yes, you remain a permanent resident even if your PR card expires; however, you need a valid PR card to re-enter Canada after traveling abroad.
  2. How do I renew my expired PR card in Canada? You can renew your expired PR card by applying through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before it expires or once expired.
  3. What are the residency requirements to keep my permanent resident status in Canada? You must reside in Canada for at least 730 days within the last five years to maintain your permanent resident status.

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