Permanent Resident Card
The Permanent Resident (PR) Card program issues PR Cards to permanent residents of Canada, who must present theirs when travelling by commercial carrier (airplane, boat, bus or train) in order to gain re-entry into Canada.
Delivered by: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
Financial Information
- There is a fee of $50 for a PR Card.
Application Information
- Since June 28, 2002, permanent residents arriving in Canada have been automatically issued a PR Card and the cost of the Card has been included with their immigration application fees.
- Permanent residents who arrived in Canada before June 28, 2002 must apply for a PR Card.
- The program requires approximately two months to process applications.
- Application Form
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 800 255-4541
- TTY: 1 888 576-8502
Related Information
- PR Cards are valid for a period of five years.
- Expired PR Cards must be returned to CIC.
- PR Cards are not automatically issued to replace records of landing.
