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What If Your Canadian Permanent Resident Card Expires Outside Canada?
Canadian permanent residents must now present their permanent resident card or permanent resident travel document to board a flight to Canada, or enter the country by any other commercial means. Not carrying the card or document may result in a permanent resident not being allowed to board a flight, train, bus or boat.
In the first instance, before a permanent resident leaves Canada, it is important they check their permanent residence card will still be valid when they return. A new card can be applied for if the current one expires within six months.
If a permanent resident is already outside Canada when their card expires, they still have options.
When Returning by Commercial Vehicle: Plane, Bus, Train, or Boat
The permanent resident needs to apply for a permanent resident travel document, or they may not be allowed to travel.
Once back in Canada, a permanent resident can apply for a new card.
When Returning by Private Vehicle
The Canadian government publishes a list of other documents a permanent resident can use to establish their identity and re-enter the country.
Once back in Canada, a permanent resident can apply for a new card.
How Long Is a Permanent Resident Card Valid For?
Most permanent resident cards are valid for five years, with some valid for one year. A resident is advised to apply for a new card if their card expires inside six months.
Current processing time for a new card is 64 days, but there is also an option for urgent processing.
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What If Your Canadian Permanent Resident Card Expires Outside Canada?
Canadian permanent residents must now present their permanent resident card or permanent resident travel document to board a flight to Canada, or enter the country by any other commercial means. Not carrying the card or document may result in a permanent resident not being allowed to board a flight, train, bus or boat.
In the first instance, before a permanent resident leaves Canada, it is important they check their permanent residence card will still be valid when they return. A new card can be applied for if the current one expires within six months.
If a permanent resident is already outside Canada when their card expires, they still have options.
When Returning by Commercial Vehicle: Plane, Bus, Train, or Boat
The permanent resident needs to apply for a permanent resident travel document, or they may not be allowed to travel.
Once back in Canada, a permanent resident can apply for a new card.
When Returning by Private Vehicle
The Canadian government publishes a list of other documents a permanent resident can use to establish their identity and re-enter the country.
Once back in Canada, a permanent resident can apply for a new card.
How Long Is a Permanent Resident Card Valid For?
Most permanent resident cards are valid for five years, with some valid for one year. A resident is advised to apply for a new card if their card expires inside six months.
Current processing time for a new card is 64 days, but there is also an option for urgent processing.
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