{"id":6555,"date":"2025-10-16T01:36:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T22:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/%da%a9%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%82%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%aa-%d8%af%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%85-pr\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T00:50:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T21:20:49","slug":"permanent-resident-card","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/permanent-resident-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6555\" class=\"elementor elementor-6555 elementor-6385\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-39015be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"39015be\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c38d67\" data-id=\"1c38d67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef8f85e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef8f85e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbdd7ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbdd7ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"724\">A <strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"413\">Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)<\/strong> is an official document that confirms an individual\u2019s status as a <strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"512\">Permanent Resident of Canada<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"516\" \/>It is required when returning to Canada after traveling abroad and serves as the primary proof of your permanent resident status when dealing with government agencies, employers, and educational institutions.<\/p><p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"962\">Individuals who obtained permanent residency through programs such as <strong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"813\">Express Entry<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"851\">Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"875\">Family Sponsorship<\/strong>, or other immigration pathways must keep their PR Card valid and renew it upon expiry.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-973bca4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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class=\"cz_counter_after\">\u0645\u0648\u0641\u0642\u06cc\u062a \u062f\u0631 \u067e\u0631\u0648\u0646\u062f\u0647\u200c\u0647\u0627<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-494ff9b\" data-id=\"494ff9b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1647afe elementor-widget elementor-widget-cz_counter\" data-id=\"1647afe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cz_counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cz_counter clr tac cz_2rows\" data-disable-comma=\"\" data-duration=\"4000\" data-delay=\"0000\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cz_counter_num_wrap\"><span class=\"cz_counter_num\">10<\/span><\/span><span class=\"cz_counter_after\">\u0633\u0627\u0644 \u062a\u062c\u0631\u0628\u0647<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44a16c3\" data-id=\"44a16c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e67f296 elementor-widget elementor-widget-cz_image\" data-id=\"e67f296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cz_image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cz_image clr cz_image_no_fx\" data-position=\"\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cz_image_in\" data-tilt>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cz_main_image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rejected-visa.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3236\" alt=\"Rejected visa\" \/><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b2dc23 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6b2dc23\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d6d2b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d6d2b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is a PR Card and Why It Matters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93bab48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93bab48\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c65e8e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c65e8e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1177\">The PR Card is an identity and residency document issued by <strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1130\">Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\" \/>Holders of a valid PR Card are entitled to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1441\"><li data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1247\"><p data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1247\">Live, work, and study anywhere in Canada as a permanent resident<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1312\"><p data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1312\">Access healthcare and social benefits available to residents<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1364\"><p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1364\">Apply for <strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1349\">Canadian citizenship<\/strong>, if eligible<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1441\"><p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1441\">Travel abroad and return to Canada freely (as long as the card is valid)<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2952bde e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2952bde\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-684cffd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"684cffd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of PR Card Applications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24bbd7c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24bbd7c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82a7ad8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82a7ad8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1555\">Depending on your situation, you may apply for one of the following:<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1596\"><strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1596\">1. First-Time PR Card Issuance<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1714\">For individuals who have recently become permanent residents.<br data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\" \/>The PR Card will be mailed to your address in Canada.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1743\"><strong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1743\">2. PR Card Renewal<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"2029\">PR Cards are typically valid for <strong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1791\">five years<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\" \/>Holders should apply for renewal <strong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1865\">at least six months before expiry<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1869\" \/>Renewal eligibility requires meeting the <strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1942\">physical presence obligation<\/strong> \u2014 at least <strong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1978\">730 days (two years)<\/strong> of residence in Canada within the past five years.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2062\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2062\">3. PR Card Replacement<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2268\">If your card is <strong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2139\">lost, stolen, damaged, or contains incorrect information<\/strong>, you can request a replacement.<br data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\" \/>You\u2019ll need to provide supporting documents and complete the appropriate <strong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2267\">replacement form<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4c9f53 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d4c9f53\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f40ea72 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f40ea72\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d75209c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d75209c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/gh\/rastikerdar\/vazir-font@v33.003\/dist\/font-face.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/><br>\r\n<div style=\"width:100%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#b70408 0%,#8a0305 100%);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:90px 20px;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:'Vazir',Tahoma,sans-serif;direction:ltr;\">\r\n  <div style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;\">\r\n    <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 20px 0;font-size:30px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;\">Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)<\/h2>\r\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 40px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.9;max-width:750px;margin:0 auto;color:#fff;\">\r\n      The Canadian Permanent Resident Card is the most important identification document for permanent residents.  \r\n      If your card has expired, or you need to renew or replace it,  \r\n      <strong>Nasim Mehrepouyan<\/strong> and the  \r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/\" style=\"color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\">Apply to Canada<\/a>  \r\n      team will guide you through every step of the process.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" \r\n       style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#b70408;padding:14px 36px;margin-top:25px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.3s ease;\" \r\n       onmouseover=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#ffcccc';this.style.color='#8a0305';\" \r\n       onmouseout=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#fff';this.style.color='#b70408';\">\r\n      Start Your PR Card Application\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div><br>\r\n<\/div><br>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97358b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"97358b7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88f3e49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88f3e49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eligibility Requirements for a PR Card<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98bb928 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"98bb928\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56acb09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56acb09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2385\">To apply for, renew, or replace a PR Card, the applicant must:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2724\"><li data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2437\"><p data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2437\">Hold valid permanent resident status in Canada<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2500\"><p data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2500\">Be physically present in Canada at the time of application<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2582\"><p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2582\">Have met the <strong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2557\">730-day physical presence requirement<\/strong> in the past five years<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2641\"><p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2641\">Have no removal order or violation of immigration laws<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2724\"><p data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2724\">Submit a complete application with recent photos that meet IRCC specifications<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-289eeff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"289eeff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4818cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4818cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Physical Presence Obligation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93daf58 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93daf58\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8e9dfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8e9dfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2977\">Under Canadian immigration law, permanent residents must spend <strong data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2865\">at least 730 days (two years)<\/strong> in Canada within a five-year period to maintain their PR status.<br data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2933\" \/>Days spent outside Canada may count only if:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3157\"><li data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3050\"><p data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3050\">You are <strong data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3024\">accompanying a Canadian citizen<\/strong> spouse or parent abroad<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3157\"><p data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3157\">You are <strong data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3096\">employed by a Canadian business<\/strong> or organization that has temporarily assigned you overseas<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3247\">Failure to meet this obligation can result in the <strong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3246\">loss of permanent resident status<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-675b8a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"675b8a0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-481200f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"481200f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Documents Required for a PR Card Application<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f0047 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21f0047\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45e4083 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45e4083\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3344\">Completed <strong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3342\">IRCC Form IMM 5444<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3401\"><p data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3401\">Two recent photos meeting PR Card photo requirements<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3451\"><p data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3451\">Copy of valid <strong data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3430\">passport<\/strong> or travel document<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3557\"><p data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3557\">Proof of permanent resident status (<strong data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3511\">Record of Landing<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3554\">Confirmation of Permanent Residence<\/strong>)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3599\"><p data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3599\">Current residential address in Canada<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3639\"><p data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3639\">Payment receipt for processing fees<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fe9fd6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8fe9fd6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dc30c9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9dc30c9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a11d156 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a11d156\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/gh\/rastikerdar\/vazir-font@v33.003\/dist\/font-face.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" \/><br>\r\n<div style=\"width:100%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#b70408 0%,#8a0305 100%);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:90px 20px;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:'Vazir',Tahoma,sans-serif;direction:ltr;\">\r\n  <div style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;\">\r\n    <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 20px 0;font-size:30px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;\">Renew or Replace Your PR Card<\/h2>\r\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 40px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.9;max-width:750px;margin:0 auto;color:#fff;\">\r\n      A PR Card is typically valid for <strong>five years<\/strong> and should be renewed before it expires.  \r\n      If your card has been lost, stolen, or your personal information has changed,  \r\n      you can apply for a replacement card.  \r\n      With expert guidance from <strong>Nasim Mehrepouyan<\/strong> and the  \r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/\" style=\"color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\">Apply to Canada<\/a>  \r\n      team, you can complete your renewal or replacement process smoothly and stress-free.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" \r\n       style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#b70408;padding:14px 36px;margin-top:25px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.3s ease;\" \r\n       onmouseover=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#ffcccc';this.style.color='#8a0305';\" \r\n       onmouseout=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#fff';this.style.color='#b70408';\">\r\n       Get PR Card Renewal Consultation\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div><br>\r\n<\/div><br>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3b3d7a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a3b3d7a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9196ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9196ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Steps to Apply for a PR Card<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4494ef1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4494ef1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef98214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef98214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3839\"><strong data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3735\">\u00a0Complete the Official Application (IMM 5444)<\/strong><br data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3738\" \/>Include accurate and up-to-date information about your travel history, residency, and identification.<\/li><li data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3985\"><strong data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3887\">2. Prepare Supporting Documents and Photos<\/strong><br data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3890\" \/>Photos must have been taken within the last six months and meet IRCC\u2019s official specifications.<\/li><li data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4075\"><strong data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4016\">3. Pay the Processing Fee<\/strong><br data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4019\" \/>Payment must be made online through the <strong data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4074\">IRCC portal<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4214\"><strong data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4106\">4. Submit the Application<\/strong><br data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4109\" \/>You can send your package by mail or submit it via your online IRCC account, depending on your case type.<\/li><li data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4323\"><strong data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4252\">5. Track Your Application Status<\/strong><br data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4255\" \/>Monitor progress through <strong data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4289\">MyCIC<\/strong> or by using your tracking number.<\/li><li data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4436\"><strong data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4352\">6. Receive Your PR Card<\/strong><br data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4355\" \/>Once approved, your PR Card will be mailed to the address you provided in Canada.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d59a126 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d59a126\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f937792 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f937792\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Processing Time and Card Validity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20bc5cc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"20bc5cc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c650e7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c650e7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4818\">The average processing time varies but usually takes <strong data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4555\">4 to 8 weeks<\/strong>, depending on workload and location.<br data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4595\" \/>A PR Card is valid for <strong data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4632\">five years<\/strong>, with the expiry date clearly printed on the card.<br data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4686\" \/>It is recommended to apply for renewal <strong data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4762\">at least six months before expiry<\/strong> to avoid interruptions in travel or access to services.<br \/><br \/><\/p><h3 data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4885\"><strong data-start=\"4829\" data-end=\"4885\">Special Circumstances \u2013 Expired PR Card While Abroad<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"5234\">If your PR Card expires while you are outside Canada, you cannot return using commercial transportation (e.g., airplane or bus) without a <strong data-start=\"5025\" data-end=\"5070\">Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"5071\" data-end=\"5074\" \/>You must apply for a PRTD at a <strong data-start=\"5105\" data-end=\"5142\">Canadian visa office or consulate<\/strong> in the country where you are temporarily residing to obtain permission to return to Canada.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5539\">\u00a0<\/h3><p data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5932\">Your <strong data-start=\"5546\" data-end=\"5573\">Permanent Resident Card<\/strong> is essential proof of your legal status in Canada.<br data-start=\"5624\" data-end=\"5627\" \/>Maintaining an up-to-date PR Card ensures uninterrupted access to services, the ability to travel, and continued eligibility for Canadian citizenship.<br data-start=\"5777\" data-end=\"5780\" \/>For professional assistance with your PR Card renewal, replacement, or travel documentation, contact <strong data-start=\"5881\" data-end=\"5900\">Apply to Canada<\/strong> for expert immigration support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70a6052 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70a6052\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed23fab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed23fab\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a524e6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a524e6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/gh\/rastikerdar\/vazir-font@v33.003\/dist\/font-face.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" 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