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) as proof of their status in Canada.

Delivered by: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

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 obtained permanent resident status in Canada before June 28, 2002 must apply for a PR Card.
• Individuals can view the status of their applications online using the Client Applications Status service.
• Application Form

Financial Information

• There is a fee of $50 for a PR Card.

Dates and Deadlines

• The processing time for permanent resident cards is posted on the CIC Web site.

Contact Information

• General Inquiries: 1-888-242-2100
• TTY: 1-888-576-8502

Related Information

• PR Cards are valid for a period of five years. In some circumstances, Permanent Resident Cards are valid with an expiration date after one year.
• Expired PR Cards must be returned to CIC.
• PR Cards are not automatically issued to replace records of landing.