Canada · Conditions de demande

Canada PR Card Exigences 2026

Canadian permanent residents who have met the residency obligation — physically present in Canada for at least 730 days within the past 5 years. Renewals can be filed any time before the existing PR Card expires, or any time after if the residency obligation is still met.

Délivré par IRCC · Dernière vérification 28 mai 2026 · Source officielle ↗

En bref

Frais de demande

Renewal / replacement: CAD $50
PRTD (if outside Canada): CAD $50
First-time PR Card: Free (in landing)

au 28 mai 2026 · détails

Délai de traitement

Online (routine): ~4 weeks
Paper / mail (routine): 2–3 months
Urgent (with proof): ~3 weeks

détails

Autorité émettrice

IRCC

Qui a besoin d’un Canada PR Card ?

Où faire la demande

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply online via the IRCC Secure Account at canada.ca — this is now the standard channel and is significantly faster than paper. Paper applications mailed to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia remain accepted but take longer.

Frais

Renewal / replacement: CAD $50
PRTD (if outside Canada): CAD $50
First-time PR Card: Free (in landing)

CAD $50 for renewal or replacement, paid online to IRCC. The same CAD $50 fee applies to a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) — needed if you are abroad with an expired or no PR card and need to board a flight to Canada. First-time PR Card is included as part of the original PR landing process at no additional fee.

Frais au 28 mai 2026. Confirmez les montants actuels sur la source officielle avant de payer.

Que prévoir

Documents et pièces à présenter au rendez-vous ou à joindre à votre demande.

Form IMM 5444 (Application for a Permanent Resident Card)
Two passport-style photos taken within the last 6 months, with photographer details on the back of one
Photocopy of passport (all pages with information or stamps)
Photocopy of current PR Card (both sides) if renewing
Proof of physical presence in Canada (only requested if IRCC has questions about residency)
CAD $50 fee receipt

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Combien de temps cela prend-il ?

Online (routine): ~4 weeks
Paper / mail (routine): 2–3 months
Urgent (with proof): ~3 weeks

Online applications are processed much faster than mail — around 4 weeks for routine cases. Paper applications mailed to Sydney are typically 2–3 months. Urgent processing is available with documented urgent travel (severe illness, death of a family member, professional opportunity) and is typically completed within 3 weeks.

Les délais varient selon le lieu, la saison et chaque dossier. Vérifiez toujours la file d’attente actuelle sur la source officielle avant de réserver un voyage.

Source officielle

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card.html

Dernière vérification 28 mai 2026

Vérifiez avant de déposer. Nous compilons ces informations à partir de sources officielles gouvernementales et les revérifions régulièrement. Frais, délais et règles changent sans préavis — confirmez toujours les informations actuelles sur le site officiel avant de déposer une demande ou de régler des frais.

Questions fréquentes

Questions courantes sur la demande d’un canada pr card.

How much does it cost to renew a Canadian PR card? +

CAD $50 for a renewal or replacement, paid online to IRCC. The fee is the same whether your card is expiring, lost, stolen, or damaged. Your initial PR card was free as part of the landing process. PRTD applications (needed if you are abroad without a valid PR card) also cost CAD $50.

How long does it take to renew a Canada PR card? +

Online applications are currently processed in about 4 weeks for routine cases — significantly faster than paper, which takes 2–3 months. If you need to travel sooner, urgent processing is available with documented proof of urgent travel and is typically completed within 3 weeks. Check canada.ca/processing-times for the latest official estimate.

Can I travel without a valid PR card? +

You can be in Canada without a valid PR card, but you need one (or a Permanent Resident Travel Document) to board a commercial flight, train, bus, or boat to enter Canada. If you are abroad with an expired PR card, you must apply for a PRTD at a Canadian visa office before boarding.

How long is a Canadian PR card valid? +

Most PR cards are valid for 5 years. Some are issued with a 1-year validity, usually for specific case-management reasons. Your permanent resident status itself does not expire when the card does — only the card must be renewed.

What is the residency requirement for PR card renewal? +

You must have been physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) within the past 5 years. Time spent abroad with a Canadian citizen spouse, working for a Canadian employer abroad, or accompanying a PR spouse working abroad can count toward residency.

Should I apply online or by paper? +

Online via the IRCC Secure Account is faster (about 4 weeks vs 2–3 months for mail) and now the standard channel. Most applicants meet the online eligibility criteria. You will need to scan supporting documents and upload them.

Do I need to renew my PR card before becoming a citizen? +

No — once you become a Canadian citizen, your PR status (and card) is automatically replaced by your citizenship. If your card expires while waiting for your citizenship application to process, you do not need to renew it as long as you stay in Canada during the wait.