Get a permanent resident card
A permanent resident (PR) card shows that you’re a permanent resident of Canada. You need it to return to Canada after travelling.
Find out how to submit an application to
- get your first PR card
- renew an expired or expiring card
- report or replace a lost card
- update the information on your card, such as your name

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Your first card won’t cost anything if you send your photo and address within 180 days of becoming a permanent resident.

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