What happens if my permanent resident card expires while I am outside Canada?

When your permanent resident (PR) card expires, you still have your PR status. To keep your status, you need to stay in Canada for a certain amount of time.

You can’t use an expired PR card as a travel document.

If you’re still in Canada and your PR card will expire in less than 9 months, you should apply to renew your card.

If you’re outside Canada, find out what documents to use to return to Canada, depending on how you’re travelling.