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Unlike other countries, Canada does not issue national identification cards to its residents. Instead, all new permanent residents are issued a Permanent Resident Card since June 28, 2002. The Permanent Resident Card is proof of the individual’s status in Canada as a permanent resident and it is required when travelling to Canada by commercial carrier or commercial airline. In general, a permanent resident of Canada cannot return to Canada by commercial carrier or commercial airline without their Permanent Resident Card. Accordingly, in order for a permanent resident without a valid Permanent Resident Card to return to Canada, they would need to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. | Unlike other countries, Canada does not issue national identification cards to its residents. Instead, all new permanent residents are issued a Permanent Resident Card since June 28, 2002. The Permanent Resident Card is proof of the individual’s status in Canada as a permanent resident and it is required when travelling to Canada by commercial carrier or commercial airline. In general, a permanent resident of Canada cannot return to Canada by commercial carrier or commercial airline without their Permanent Resident Card. Accordingly, in order for a permanent resident without a valid Permanent Resident Card to return to Canada, they would need to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. | ||
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For more information about the application process, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/how-to-apply.html IRCC website]. | For more information about the application process, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/how-to-apply.html IRCC website]. | ||
'''NOTE:''' A permanent resident without a valid PR Card is still a permanent resident, so their legal status in Canada will not | '''NOTE:''' A permanent resident without a valid PR Card is still a permanent resident, so their legal status in Canada will not necessarily change as the card expires. | ||
'''NOTE:''' New permanent residents are not required to | '''NOTE:''' New permanent residents are not required to apply for a PR Card upon arriving in Canada. This is because IRCC will automatically send a PR Card to the new permanent resident once they provide IRCC with their mailing address in Canada. | ||
== B. Permanent Resident Travel Document ("PRTD") == | == B. Permanent Resident Travel Document ("PRTD") == | ||
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5. Provide a copy of the confirmed flight ticket/itinerary for travel to Canada that clearly shows the flight number, date of travel, and arrival airport in Canada, if this information is available. | 5. Provide a copy of the confirmed flight ticket/itinerary for travel to Canada that clearly shows the flight number, date of travel, and arrival airport in Canada, if this information is available. | ||
When a permanent resident applies for PRTD through a VAC, a VAC agent will review the application package to ensure | When a permanent resident applies for PRTD through a VAC, a VAC agent will review the application package to ensure the application package is complete and has all the documents specified in the above document checklist. Further, an immigration officer will then assess the PRTD application to determine whether or not the permanent resident met the residency obligation. In some cases, a permanent resident may be required to attend an in-person interview. | ||
For more information about the application process, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-travel-document/how-to-apply.html IRCC website]. | For more information about the application process, please see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-travel-document/how-to-apply.html IRCC website]. | ||
'''NOTE:''' In limited circumstances, a permanent resident can request | '''NOTE:''' In limited circumstances, a permanent resident can request urgent processing of their PR Card. See the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/apply-renew-replace/urgent.html IRCC website] for more information. | ||
'''NOTE:''' The current application fee is $50 for | '''NOTE:''' The current application fee is $50 for a PR card or a PRTD. | ||
== C. Other Identifications == | == C. Other Identifications == | ||
As mentioned | As mentioned above, a permanent resident requires a PR card or PRTD to re-enter Canada by a commercial vehicle, such as an airplane, bus, train, or boat. However, permanent residents may enter Canada with other identifications when they travel by private vehicle. Those identifications include Enhanced Driver’s License issued by a Canadian province or territory, Enhanced Identification/Photo Card issued by a Canadian province or territory, and Confirmation of Permanent Residence Document. | ||
For more information, please refer to the [https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html website of Canada Border Services Agency]. | For more information, please refer to the [https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html website of Canada Border Services Agency]. | ||
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