Canada’s entry rules have changed
Permanent residents (PR) of Canada must carry and show their valid PR Card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier.
If you do not carry your PR Card or PRTD, you may not be able to board your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.
It is your responsibility to make sure your PR Card is still valid when you return from travel outside Canada and to apply for a new PR Card before your current card expires.
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This information will help you complete the forms and guide you through the application process.
Use this application if you are a permanent resident outside Canada who does not have a valid Permanent Resident Card (PR Card) to return to Canada.
We issue Permanent Resident Travel Documents (PRTDs) to permanent residents so they can satisfy transportation companies that they are allowed to travel to Canada as permanent residents.
If you have a:
These documents are not valid for travel to Canada. You must have a PR Card or a PRTD to re-enter Canada by train, plane, boat or bus.
Note: Permanent residents inside Canada should apply for a PR Card using the application kit Applying for a Permanent Resident Card (IMM 5445).
To apply for a PRTD you need to:
Use the Document Checklist (IMM 5627) (PDF, 1.51MB) to make sure you have all the documents needed. Send the checklist with your application.
Important information:
You must send your original, valid passport. We need this to attach your Permanent Resident Travel Document.
Send photocopies of all other identity and immigration documents. Do not send originals, as they will not be returned to you. See the document checklist for more details.
You may count days you spent outside Canada as days where you meet the residency obligation in these cases:
You may count each day you accompanied a Canadian citizen outside Canada as long as this person is your spouse, common-law partner or parent (if you are a child under 19 years of age).
You must provide supporting documents to prove that:
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