Permanent Resident (PR) Card

Do I need to apply for my Permanent Resident Card?
All newly arriving immigrants will receive the PR Card as part of the immigration process.
Do I really need a PR card to travel back to Canada?
If you are a permanent resident, you need to prove that you have valid permanent resident status when you return to Canada. Your Permanent Resident (PR) card, is the best proof of this status.
What if my Permanent Resident (PR) Card is lost or stolen?
Call the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre to report it. You can apply for a new PR Card.

I need to leave Canada but do not have my PR card yet. What should I do?
Ideally you should wait until you have your Permanent Resident (PR) card. If you must leave Canada, you should apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document from a Canadian visa office abroad as soon as you reach your destination.
I have received a letter to pick up my PR Card. What should I do?
Read the letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada carefully. It should tell you what you need to do next.
I have not met my PR requirements, have I lost my PR status?
You cannot automatically lose your permanent resident status.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Permanent Resident Card
Here are some general answers to frequently asked questions about the Permanent Resident Card.
Top 10 Things to Remember Before Visiting an IRCC Office
Read a list a list of 10 tips to help you prepare for your visit to a local IRCC office. From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Do I need to apply for my Permanent Resident Card?