Confirmation of Permanent Residence document
A Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) proves that you have been approved for permanent residence. It’s used to complete the final steps to become a permanent resident in Canada.
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Who gets a COPR
We issue a COPR (also known as IMM 5292 or IMM 5688) to foreign nationals whose application for permanent residence is approved.
The COPR shows
- your personal information, such as your name and date of birth
- your immigration category
- your city and province of destination
- any conditions of stay
- the “Valid to” date
- If you’re outside Canada, you must travel to Canada to become a permanent resident on or before this date.
- the expiry date
- This is the date your travel document expires.
- the date you became a permanent resident
Once completed, your COPR document is valid as proof of permanent resident status in Canada until you get your permanent resident card (PR card).
See an example of a COPR
When we issue the COPR
If you’re outside Canada
We’ll issue the COPR before you travel to Canada.
You must travel to Canada and present your COPR at a Canadian port of entry before the validity date indicated on the COPR.
If you’re in Canada
When we approve your permanent residence application, you’ll be asked to confirm your permanent residence through the Permanent Residence Portal.
Once you confirm that you’re in Canada, we’ll upload an electronic Confirmation of Permanent Residence (e-COPR) to your portal account.
After you get your COPR
Check your information
When you receive your COPR, check to make sure your information is correct and matches the information on your passport.
If there’s an error on your COPR, find out how to have it corrected.
When to use the COPR
When you arrive in Canada
When you arrive in Canada, you’ll need to show your COPR to the Canada Border Services Agency officer at the port of entry. The officer will
- examine the accuracy of the information on your COPR and documents
- complete the COPR by signing and dating it with your entry date
After you arrive in Canada
You’ll get your first PR card by mail after you become a permanent resident if you provide your Canadian mailing address and photo within 180 days of immigrating. This is part of the immigration process. Normally, you don’t need to apply for your first PR card.
However, if you didn’t provide your mailing address and photo as required, you’ll need to apply for your first PR card.
While you wait for the PR card, you can use your COPR or your e-COPR to
- prove your permanent resident status
- apply for government benefits and services such as your social insurance number
You should keep your COPR in safe place even after receiving your PR card, as you might need it to update information on your PR card or to support other applications.