How to renew my Canada PR card?

Highlights: Canada PR Card Renewal Process

• Canada PR card or permanent residence card is an official identification document that the IRCC issues.
• The PR card can be acquired once the candidate gets the PR status and arrives in the country.
• The Canada PR card has five-year validity and is used as a travel document when entering the country.
• The PR card renewal process takes up to 72 days.

 

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What is a PR card in Canada?

Canada PR card is an official document that the IRCC issues as proof of permanent residence in Canada. When a PR status holder travels outside the country and arrives back via bus, train, airplanes, or boat, are required to submit the:

• PRTD (Permanent residence travel document) or PR card
• Refugee travel document or Valid passport

You can apply for a renewal if you are traveling from outside the country with an expired PR card.
 

What are the benefits of applying for a Canada PR Card?

The PR card is a document that proves your permanent residence status in Canada, making it easier to travel to the country from abroad without limitations or restrictions.
 

Some of the reasons why you should apply for a Canada PR card are as follows:

• Travel freely to and from Canada.
• Avail of universal social and healthcare services.
• Reside and work from anywhere in Canada
• Get free education for your children.
• Can sponsor your family to Canada, even allowing them to reside in the country
• Become a Canadian citizen upon fulfilling the eligibility requirements.

 

Who is eligible to apply for a Canada PR card?

You can apply for a Canada PR card if:

• The existing PR card has already expired or will expire in 9 months.
• The PR card is stolen, lost, or damaged.
• You have not yet received the PR card even after 180 days of arriving in Canada.
• If you wish to update specific details or make corrections to your card, such as a change of name, designation of gender, citizenship status, or date of birth

Note: A PR card is not required for Canadian citizens. Once the PR card holder obtains citizenship, the PR card will be handed over to the officials during the citizenship ceremony.
 

How do I renew my Canada PR card?

You can complete the Canada PR card renewal process by following the simple steps given below:

Step 1: Get the PR card application package

The first step to start the renewal process is downloading the application package. The PR card application package includes details of all the forms and documents required to get a PR card in Canada. You are advised to carefully review the guide and fill out the forms with the correct information. The original PR card, a copy, and the application form must be submitted during the renewal process of the PR card. Other requirements include a valid passport, a travel document, most recent photos, a copy of the fee payment, etc.
 

Step 2: Complete the fee payment

The PR card application fees must be paid online. To complete the fee payment process, you will require a valid email ID, a PDF reader, a printer, and a debit or credit card.
 

Step 3: Submission of your application

You can apply once the fee payment is completed. You can also opt for an offline application process, wherein the paper application with all the documentation can be attached and sent to the Case processing center. The center is located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and will receive applications through courier or email.

 

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