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How do I complete Renew or replace a permanent resident card?

Select the correct first-card, renewal, replacement or information-change process, document residence and travel facts and verify the issued PR card. Start with the reviewed official source, follow the current actions and submit through your own government account.

OFFICIAL SOURCEwww.canada.ca
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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.

What this page does not do

It does not determine eligibility, predict a decision or submit anything for you.

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