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16 October 2017

What If Your Canadian Permanent Resident Card Expires Outside Canada?

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October 16, 2017 - Canadian permanent residents must now present their permanent resident card or permanent resident travel document to board a flight to Canada, or enter the country. If a permanent resident is already outside Canada when their card expires, they still have options.
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July 30, 2017 – Canadian permanent residents must now present their permanent resident card or permanent resident travel document to board a flight to Canada, or enter the country by any other commercial means. Not carrying the card or document may result in a permanent resident not being allowed to board a flight, train, bus or boat.

In the first instance, before a permanent resident leaves Canada, it is important they check their permanent residence card will still be valid when they return. A new card can be applied for if the current one expires within six months.

If a permanent resident is already outside Canada when their card expires, they still have options.

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