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PRTD — Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)
CanadaCanada•North America
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PRTD — Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

CAD $50

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Canada

Cost of Living
12% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryCA$48,000
Quality of Life
170/200
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Overview

For permanent residents outside Canada without a valid PR card.

The PRTD is a Canadian single-entry travel document issued to permanent residents who are outside Canada without a valid PR card. It confirms existing PR status and allows the holder to board a commercial carrier bound for Canada.

To qualify, you must satisfy Canada's PR residency obligation. The $50 CAD fee is paid at application via the Permanent Residence Portal (form IMM 5444). IRCC prioritizes PRTD applications but does not publish a fixed processing timeline.

This visa is ideal for permanent residents stranded abroad with an expired, lost, or damaged PR card who need to board a commercial carrier back to Canada.

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Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a permanent resident of Canada

Must be outside Canada

Must not possess a valid PR card

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of PR status

Proof of meeting residency obligations

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows PRs to return to Canada without a valid PR card

Worth Knowing

  • Single-entry document
  • Does not replace the need for a PR card
  • Failure to meet residency obligations

Application Process

1

Gather proof of PR status and residency

2

Submit application via IRCC portal

3

Pay processing fee

Application Forms

Go to application portal
IRCC Online PortalFill online
IMM 5444
Application for a Permanent Resident Card (PR card) or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)
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IMM 5644
Document Checklist: Application for a Permanent Resident Card or Permanent Resident Travel Document
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