{"id":131248,"date":"2022-01-27T13:24:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T18:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-permanent-resident-card\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T18:35:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T23:35:54","slug":"canada-permanent-resident-card","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-permanent-resident-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Permanent Resident Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What Is A Canada Permanent Resident Card?<\/h3>\n<p>The Canada permanent resident card is a card carried by permanent residents of Canada for identification and for travel.<\/p>\n<p>New\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/les-avantages-et-obligations-du-statut-de-resident-permanent-du-canada\/\">permanent residents<\/a>\u00a0do not need to apply for a permanent resident card. The Canadian federal government sends the card when the candidate immigrates and provides a mailing address.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates have 180 days after immigrating to provide an address, otherwise they must apply for a permanent resident card.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates may need a valid permanent resident card to access some provincial services.<\/p>\n<p><b>How Much Is A Permanent Resident Card?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>There is a $50 processing fee for permanent resident card applications.<\/p>\n<p><b>Who Is Eligible For A Permanent Resident Card?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To be eligible for a permanent resident card, candidates must be permanent resident and submit an application.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates should only apply for a permanent resident card if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Their card has expired or will expire in less than 9 months.<\/li>\n<li>Their card is lost, stolen, or destroyed.<\/li>\n<li>They didn\u2019t receive a card within 180 days of immigrating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candidates must update their card to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legally change their name.<\/li>\n<li>Change their citizenship.<\/li>\n<li>Change their gender designation.<\/li>\n<li>Correct their date of birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a candidate\u2019s permanent resident card expires, they can renew the card. Even with an expired card, a candidate does not lose their permanent resident status.<\/p>\n<p>Canadian citizens do not need a permanent resident card. Candidates can give in their permanent resident card at their citizenship ceremony.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Read More<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/les-avantages-et-obligations-du-statut-de-resident-permanent-du-canada\/\">Benefits of Being a Permanent Resident of Canada<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/how-to-confirm-your-canadian-permanent-residence-online\/\">How to Confirm Your Canadian Permanent Residence Online<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-launches-new-portal-for-confirming-permanent-residence\/\">Canada Launches Portal For Confirming Permanent Residence<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Permanent Resident Card And Travel<\/h3>\n<p>When travelling, candidates need a permanent resident card to prove their status when they return to Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates need a valid permanent resident card to return to Canada by plane, train, bus or boat.<\/p>\n<p>If a candidate does not have a valid permanent resident card or it is about to expire:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the candidate is outside Canada, they must apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to return to Canada.<\/li>\n<li>If the candidate wants to leave Canada, they should renew their permanent resident card before they leave.<\/li>\n<li>If the candidates do not get their card in time, they must apply for a PRTD from outside Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is A Canada Permanent Resident Card? The Canada permanent resident card is a card carried by permanent residents of Canada for identification and for travel. New\u00a0permanent residents\u00a0do not need to apply for a permanent resident card. The Canadian federal government sends the card when the candidate immigrates and provides a mailing address. 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