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How much does Renew or replace a permanent resident card cost and how long does it take?

Government fees and processing times can change and may differ by stream, country and family size. Confirm the live fee and processing-time controls on www.canada.ca immediately before paying or planning a deadline.

Practical order

1. 1

   Use the current IRCC page to distinguish a first card, renewal, expired/expiring card, lost/stolen/damaged replacement or information update.

2. 2

   Prepare exact addresses, absences, travel dates, accompanying-person or employment facts and records needed for the current residence requirement review.

3. 3

   Open the current checklist and prepare passport/travel documents, existing card, status/landing records, name-change or loss evidence and photos meeting the live specifications.

4. 4

   Complete the current online or paper process, pay IRCC directly when required and retain the package, receipt and submission confirmation.

5. 5

   Answer IRCC requests and follow the current mail or in-person collection instructions, then verify name, status identifier, photo and expiry on the received card.