Can I leave Canada while waiting for permanent resident card?

Asking if one can travel while waiting for PR Card is a common question amongst immigrants to Canada. The simple answer to this is yes. You can still travel out of Canada while waiting for your PR Card to be processed. Usually, the PR Card is required of travelers at the border while returning to Canada from a trip.

What do I do if I didn’t receive my PR card?

If you do not receive your PR card within six weeks of giving IRCC your Canadian address, you should let IRCC know. If you are an existing permanent resident who has received their PR card in the past, you will most likely also receive your renewed PR card by mail.

Can I leave the country without my permanent resident card?

So, a green card is not necessary to travel abroad. You can still travel without it. If you applied for a green card and you were approved, yet you haven’t received your document, traveling is possible as you’re already a permanent resident.

Can I travel outside of Canada while applying for PR?

It is a common misconception that once you file an inland sponsorship application for permanent residence in Canada, that the person being sponsored cannot leave Canada. This is not the case. Applicants are allowed to enter and leave Canada even while their inland application is in process.

Can PR card be mailed?

Yes. If you are a new permanent resident, you will get your permanent resident (PR) card by mail.

How do you check if my PR card has been mailed?

You can find out the date by checking your application status at cic.gc.ca or by calling IRCC and asking when it was issued. You should have already checked the date your card was issued before completing this form.

Can I mail PR card outside Canada?

We do not mail PR cards outside of Canada. If you need to return to Canada and your PR card has expired or been lost or stolen, you will need to apply for a permanent resident travel document. It is only valid for one re-entry. You can apply for your PR card when you return to Canada.