You need a valid permanent resident (PR) card to prove you’re a permanent resident when you return to Canada from another country.
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Who is eligible, how to apply
Who is eligible, how to return to Canada without a valid PR card
Permanent resident rights, losing or renouncing your permanent resident status
Photo size, what can and can’t be worn, who can take a photo
Who is eligible for urgent processing, how to apply
Submit or update your address to get your PR card
How to use a travel journal, what to record on your trips
How to get a new card, why your name may be shortened
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