A Permanent Resident (PR) Card serves as official proof of your Canadian permanent resident status and is mandatory when returning to Canada via commercial transportation such as air, sea, or land. While permanent resident status itself does not expire, the PR card typically requires renewal every five years.
To avoid disruptions in travel, employment, or access to government services, it’s important to keep your PR card valid and submit your renewal application well before its expiry date.
Even if your PR card has expired, you remain a permanent resident and may apply for renewal. However, international travel and certain services may be limited until your new PR card is issued.Canadian employers can hire through two main programs: