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Permanent resident travel document: About the process

From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

If you’re outside Canada without a valid PR card, you need to apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD).

A PRTD is normally only valid for one single entry. You should apply for a new PR card as soon as you resume residence in Canada.

Fees

Permanent resident travel document: $50

Processing time ?

Varies

Processing times

Processing times will vary based on:

  • Type of application submitted;
  • Volume of applications received;
  • How easily we can verify information;
  • How well and how quickly you respond to any requests or concerns;
  • Whether the application is complete.

Many more people want to immigrate to Canada than the Government of Canada can bring in each year under our annual immigration plan. Applications received after the maximum has been met may have to wait longer to be processed.

Learn more about how Citizenship and Immigration Canada calculates processing times.

Giving up permanent resident status

If you want to give up (renounce) your permanent resident status and want to come to Canada as a visitor only, don’t apply for a PRTD. You should apply to voluntarily give up (renounce) your permanent resident status.

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