Permanent Resident Card

Since June 28, 2002, a new Permanent Resident Card was introduced as proof of permanent residence status. Click here for more information about the card.

How can I apply for a Permanent Resident Card?
Permanent Residents of Canada may apply for a Permanent Resident Card as of October 15, 2002. The new cards will be issued at the Central Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia and will not be sent outside Canada. Click here to apply for the Permanent Resident Card.

I am a Permanent Resident of Canada living in Colombia or Ecuador. How has my residency status been affected by the new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act which came into effect on June 28, 2002?
The document Residency Obligations for Permanent Residents provides information on this subject.

I am a Canadian Citizen. Do I need a Permanent Resident Card?
No. The Permanent Resident Card is exclusively for permanent residents of Canada.

I became a Permanent Resident of Canada before June 28, 2002. Is my IMM1000 Immigrant Visa and Record of Landing valid for travel back to Canada?
IMM1000's are no longer accepted as proof of permanent residence in Canada. If you are abroad, and did not obtain your Permanent Residence Card, you will need to apply for a Travel Document at the Canadian Embassy in Bogotá.