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A Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) allows a permanent resident outside Canada without a valid PR card to board a flight back to Canada — applied for through the Canadian visa office responsible for the applicant's location.
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A Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) allows a permanent resident outside Canada without a valid PR card to board a flight back to Canada — applied for through the Canadian visa office responsible for the applicant's location.
Key figures at a glance
Source sequence preservedTechnical reference Eligibility and pathway detail | |
|---|---|
| Situation | Why a PRTD applies |
| PR card expired while abroad | No valid card to present for boarding |
| PR card lost or stolen while abroad | Replacement card can't be issued in time to travel |
| First trip to Canada as a new PR without a card yet | Initial card hasn't been issued or received yet |
No — the visa office will still assess whether the residency obligation has been met; a PRTD can be refused if there's a significant shortfall without a qualifying exception.
Processing times vary by visa office and case complexity — this should be planned for well ahead of any firm travel date.
CTA: Book a Free Consultation if you're abroad and need a PRTD.
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