If your PR Card expired while travelling abroad, you will need to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD), which allows Canadian permanent residents to return to Canada when their PR card is lost, expired, or unavailable.
A Permanent Resident Travel Document is a temporary, single-use travel document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It permits permanent residents outside Canada to re-enter the country via commercial transportation (air, train, bus, or boat).
Who can Apply?
You must apply for a PRTD if:
- You are a permanent resident of Canada
- You are outside Canada
- You do not have a valid PR card
- You plan to return to Canada by commercial carrier
Who cannot Apply?
- You are a Canadian citizen
- You already have a valid PR card
Key Factors Considered
- Hold valid permanent resident status
- Not be subject to a removal order
- Demonstrate that you meet the residency obligation (730 days in Canada within the last 5 years)
Having strategic guidance through the process, may help you return to
Canada without delays.