PR Card Renewals

Permanent resident cards are valid for up to 5 years. If your PR card is about to expire or will expire in less than 9 months you can apply for a new one. You will remain a permanent resident even if your card expires. The PR Card renewal process will take a minimum of 49 days and if required can be done quicker with urgent processing. A fee of $50 has to be paid for PR renewal. To pay for a renewal of the PR Card you must pay online and print the receipt to be attached to your application. The application must include photos as per photo specifications or it may lead to rejection of your application.

How to apply for PR Card Renewal?

• 1.Your initial PR card has expired or is soon to be expired. If your card is soon to be expired, you may keep it until the new one is issued.
• 2.In case of lost or stolen; proof of a lost or stolen PR card.
• 3.A copy of a valid travel document such as your passport. Photocopies must be clear.
• 4.Clear photos according to photo specifications in the guide.
• 5.Other identity documents may be required.
• 6.Criminal records, proving you are not under any convictions.

Processing Time for PR Card Renewal:

It will take about 90 days for the processing to take place. New PR cards may be issued within 45 days. The IRCC website will provide accurate processing times on their website. It may take up to 6 months depending upon the number of applications IRCC is working on and complex cases may take up to a year to process.