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.
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