PR Card Renewal & Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)
Need help with a PR card renewal, expired PR card, replacement PR card or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)? Third Pole Immigration Services provides professional assistance to Canadian permanent residents in Canada and abroad.
Work with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for PR card and PRTD application support. Our offices are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Surrey, British Columbia, and Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, India.
PR Card Renewal Services in Canada
A valid permanent resident card is an important travel document for Canadian permanent residents. If your card has expired, will expire soon, has been lost, stolen, damaged or was never received, you may need to apply for a new or replacement PR card.
A properly prepared PR card renewal application requires accurate information about your residence in Canada, travel outside Canada, immigration history and supporting documents. Therefore, applicants with frequent travel or residency concerns should review their circumstances carefully before applying.
Professional PR Card Application Assistance
Third Pole Immigration Services can assist with PR card renewal, replacement applications, travel history review and supporting documentation. We also assist permanent residents who are outside Canada and need a Permanent Resident Travel Document.
When Should You Apply for PR Card Renewal?
IRCC generally allows permanent residents to renew a PR card when the existing card has expired or will expire in less than nine months.
Expired PR Card
If your PR card has already expired, you may apply for a new PR card while you are in Canada, provided you remain a Canadian permanent resident.
PR Card Expiring Soon
If your card will expire in less than nine months, you can generally submit a renewal application.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged PR Card
A replacement application may be required when your PR card has been lost, stolen, destroyed, damaged or was never received.
You can review the official IRCC PR card renewal and replacement requirements .
PR Card Renewal and Replacement Services
PR Card Renewal Application
Assistance preparing a PR card renewal application, including review of forms, identity documents, travel history and supporting evidence.
Lost or Stolen PR Card
Help with replacement applications when a permanent resident card has been lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed or never received.
Travel History Review
Your travel outside Canada may be important when IRCC reviews compliance with permanent resident residency requirements. We can assist with reviewing travel dates and supporting records.
Residency Obligation Review
Applicants with lengthy absences from Canada may need a detailed review of their residency history before submitting a PR card or PRTD application.
Urgent PR Card Request
In certain situations, IRCC may consider a request for urgent PR card processing. Supporting evidence of the urgent need is generally required.
IRCC Requests and Application Issues
Assistance may also be available if IRCC requests additional documents, explanations or information after a PR card application has been submitted.
Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) Application
A Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) is generally used by a Canadian permanent resident who is outside Canada and does not have a valid PR card.
Who May Need a PRTD?
You may need a PRTD if you are outside Canada and your PR card has expired, or if your PR card was lost, stolen or damaged. A PRTD may also be required when you do not have a valid PR card available for your return journey.
Returning to Canada by Commercial Transportation
Canadian permanent residents generally need a valid PR card or PRTD to board commercial transportation to Canada, including an airplane, bus, train or boat.
How Long Is a PRTD Valid?
A PRTD is normally issued for a single entry to Canada. After returning to Canada, a permanent resident who does not have a valid PR card should generally apply for a new card.
Learn more from IRCC about Permanent Resident Travel Document applications .
PR Card Renewal vs. PRTD: Which Application Do You Need?
PR Card Renewal in Canada
If you are currently in Canada and your permanent resident card has expired or will expire soon, a PR card renewal application may be appropriate.
PR cards are generally issued to permanent residents who are physically in Canada.
PRTD Outside Canada
If you are outside Canada without a valid PR card, a PRTD may be required before you can return to Canada on a commercial carrier.
After returning to Canada, you can generally apply for a replacement or renewed PR card.
PR Card Renewal and Canadian Residency Obligation
PR card and PRTD applications may involve a review of whether you have met the Canadian permanent resident residency obligation. Travel history can therefore be particularly important.
Frequent Travel Outside Canada
Permanent residents who have spent significant periods outside Canada should review their travel dates carefully before applying. Supporting documents may also be important in cases involving residency concerns.
PR Status Is Different From Your PR Card
A PR card is evidence of permanent resident status, but its expiration does not by itself cancel PR status. Therefore, applicants should distinguish between an expired card and a question about their underlying permanent resident status.
IRCC provides additional information about Canadian permanent resident status and PR cards .
Looking for a PR Card or PRTD Immigration Consultant?
People searching online for the best immigration consultant, top immigration consultant, PR card renewal agent, PRTD agent, Canada visa agent or immigration consultant near me should confirm that the person providing Canadian immigration advice is properly authorized.
Third Pole Immigration Services provides services under the guidance of a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). Our focus is on careful document review, accurate application preparation and professional representation where applicable.
PR Card and PRTD Help for Clients in Canada and India
Permanent residents in Canada can contact our Winnipeg or Surrey offices for PR card renewal and replacement assistance. In addition, Canadian permanent residents travelling or staying in India can contact our Sri Muktsar Sahib office for information and assistance regarding a PRTD application.
Why Choose Third Pole Immigration for PR Card Renewal or PRTD?
RCIC-Guided Service
Canadian immigration applications are reviewed and handled under the guidance of a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
Travel and Residency Review
We pay particular attention to travel history, residency information and potential discrepancies that may affect a PR card or PRTD application.
Three Office Locations
Clients can access our services through Winnipeg, Surrey and Sri Muktsar Sahib, with assistance available for eligible clients from other locations as well.
PR Card Renewal & PRTD Immigration Consultant Offices
Third Pole Immigration Services assists Canadian permanent residents through offices in Winnipeg, Surrey and Sri Muktsar Sahib.
PR Card Renewal Consultant Winnipeg
Third Pole Immigration Services Inc.1527 Main St
Winnipeg, MB R2W 3W3
Canada
Our Winnipeg immigration office assists with PR card renewal in Winnipeg, replacement PR cards, travel history review and other Canadian permanent resident matters.
PR Card Renewal Consultant Surrey BC
Third Pole Immigration Services Inc.7318 137 St, Room 7, Unit 1113
Surrey, BC V3W 1A3
Canada
Our Surrey immigration office assists permanent residents in Surrey, Newton and Metro Vancouver with PR card renewal, replacement applications and related immigration matters.
PRTD & Canada Immigration Consultant in Muktsar
Third Pole Immigration ServicesDr. Kehar Singh Chowk
Kotkapura Rd
Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab
India
Canadian permanent residents in India who do not have a valid PR card may contact our Sri Muktsar Sahib office for assistance with PRTD applications, travel document matters and Canadian immigration services.
People searching for a Canada immigration agent in Muktsar, PRTD agent in Punjab, Canada visa agent or immigration consultant in Muktsar can contact our office for professional guidance.
Other Canadian Immigration Services
In addition to PR card renewal and PRTD applications, Third Pole Immigration Services assists clients with other Canadian immigration matters.
Permanent Residence Services
- Permanent residence applications
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Programs
- Manitoba PNP
- Family and spousal sponsorship
Temporary Residence Services
- Work permit applications
- LMIA-related work permits
- Study permits
- Visitor visas
- Super Visa applications
Citizenship and Permanent Resident Services
- Canadian citizenship applications
- Citizenship certificates
- PR card renewal
- PR card replacement
- Permanent Resident Travel Document applications
PR Card Renewal & PRTD Frequently Asked Questions
When can I renew my Canadian PR card?
IRCC generally allows a PR card renewal when your current card has expired or will expire in less than nine months.
Does an expired PR card mean I lost my PR status?
No. An expired PR card does not by itself mean that you have lost Canadian permanent resident status.
Can I renew my PR card while outside Canada?
PR cards are generally issued in Canada. If you are outside Canada without a valid PR card and need to return by commercial transportation, you may need to apply for a PRTD instead.
What is a PRTD?
A Permanent Resident Travel Document is a travel document used by an eligible Canadian permanent resident outside Canada who does not have a valid PR card for return travel.
How many times can I use a PRTD?
A PRTD is normally valid for one entry to Canada. In some situations, different validity may apply depending on IRCC’s decision and the applicant’s circumstances.
Can I fly to Canada with an expired PR card?
A permanent resident outside Canada generally needs a valid PR card or PRTD to board a commercial flight to Canada.
Can a PR card renewal be processed urgently?
IRCC may consider urgent processing in certain circumstances. Applicants generally need to provide supporting evidence showing why urgent processing is required.
Can an immigration consultant help with a PRTD?
A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant can assist with reviewing eligibility, travel history, documents and the preparation of a PRTD application where applicable.
Need Help With PR Card Renewal or a PRTD Application?
Contact Third Pole Immigration Services for professional assistance with PR card renewal, replacement PR cards, Permanent Resident Travel Documents, residency review and related IRCC matters.
Disclaimer: Information on this page is general information and should not be considered legal or immigration advice for a particular case. Canadian immigration rules, document requirements and processing procedures may change. Eligibility should be assessed according to the legislation, regulations and IRCC requirements applicable at the time of application. Third Pole Immigration Services Inc. is a private immigration consulting firm and is not a department or agency of the Government of Canada.
