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Permanent Resident Card: OverviewThe permanent resident (PR) card is a wallet-sized, plastic status card that replaces the paper IMM 1000 Record of Landing document for travel purposes. On December 31, 2003, the permanent resident card became the proof of status document required by permanent residents seeking to re-enter Canada on a commercial carrier (airplane, boat, train or bus). Permanent residents seeking to return to Canada who are without a permanent resident card may contact the nearest Canadian visa office to obtain a limited use travel document to re-enter Canada at a cost of $50 for each one. The PR card increases Canada’s border security by improving the integrity of the immigration process. It also provides cardholders with secure, convenient proof of their permanent resident status when re-entering Canada. Safe, secure and confidentialThe PR card protects the privacy of the cardholder:
The PR card includes state-of-the-art security features:
The PR card helps to combat illegal entry into Canada:
Learn more about the PR card in this section. If you do not find the information you are looking for and you are calling from Canada, feel free to contact the PR Card Call Centre. |
Last Updated: 2004-12-20 | Important Notices |