Your Permanent Resident Card is a very important document. It is evidence that you hold status as a permanent resident in Canada, and is essential if you plan to travel outside of Canada. Each time you re-enter Canada after a trip, you must present a valid, Permanent Resident Card, to prove your status and right of entry into Canada Your Permanent Resident Card expires every five years. Check the expiry date of your Permanent Resident Card and apply for a new one in advance of your travel date.
Only individuals who have been granted permanent resident status are eligible to apply for a Permanent Resident Card. Many confuse applying for Permanent Resident Cards with, applying for permanent resident Status. Applying for a Permanent Resident Card is not the same as applying for permanent resident status. Typically applicants for Permanent Resident Card, include individuals seeking to replace their expired Permanent Resident Card or those seeking to replace a lost or stolen card.
Some individuals who were granted permanent resident status before June 28, 2002 never received a Permanent Resident Card, and may apply for a new card using this application.
Under normal circumstances, permanent residents who obtained status after June 28, 2002 receive Permanent Resident Card as part of the application process. However, applicants who did not receive a card due to IRCC error may also be eligible to apply for a Permanent Resident Card on this form.
