Apply for, renew or replace a PR card: About the process
Special measures for Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Iran
If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident currently in Iran, you can apply for the following documents for free:
- Canadian passport
- Canadian citizenship certificate
- permanent resident travel document
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Fees
PR card: $50
A permanent resident (PR) card proves you’re a permanent resident when you return to Canada from another country.
How long your card will be valid
A permanent resident (PR) card is usually issued for 5 years, but can sometimes be issued for 1 year instead. It is valid until the expiry date listed on the card.
Where to get your PR card
We only send PR cards to addresses within Canada. In some cases, you may have to pick up your card in person at one of our Canadian offices.
If you find a mistake on your PR card
You can ask for it to be reissued.
Sometimes we shorten a name on the card if it’s too long to fit. This is not a mistake.
Find out how to fix a mistake on your PR card.
If you want to leave Canada
Make sure you have your valid PR card.
- Renew your PR card before leaving Canada.
- If you need your application processed urgently, check if you qualify for urgent processing.
Even if you qualify for urgent processing, we can’t guarantee that you’ll get your PR card on time.
We can’t process PR card applications in less than 3 weeks.
How to return to Canada without a valid PR card
If you leave, or have already left Canada without a valid PR card, you must apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) to re-enter Canada.
It might take longer than normal to process your PRTD application. This could delay your return to Canada.
What you need to return to Canada
You need your valid PR card or PRTD to travel to Canada by
- plane
- train
- bus
- boat
If you don’t have your document with you, you may not be allowed to board.
Top questions about the permanent resident card
- What happens if my PR card expires while I am outside Canada?
- I’m a new permanent resident of Canada. Do I need to apply for a PR card?
- How long will it take to process my PR card?
- I need to leave Canada and I do not have a PR card. Can I later re-enter Canada?
- How do I renew my permanent resident card?
- I have reclaimed my Indigenous name. How do I update my PR card?
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