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PRTD — Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)
VisasCanadaPRTD — Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)
CanadaCanada•North America
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PRTD — Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-56 days

Application Fee

50 CAD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in Canada

Cost of Living
8% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryCA$50,000
Quality of Life
172/200
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Overview

For permanent residents outside Canada without a valid PR card.

The PRTD is a Canadian single-entry travel document issued to permanent residents who are outside Canada without a valid PR card. It confirms existing PR status and allows the holder to board a commercial carrier bound for Canada.

To qualify, you must satisfy Canada's PR residency obligation. The $50 CAD fee is paid at application via the Permanent Residence Portal (form IMM 5444). IRCC prioritizes PRTD applications but does not publish a fixed processing timeline.

This visa is ideal for permanent residents stranded abroad with an expired, lost, or damaged PR card who need to board a commercial carrier back to Canada.

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a permanent resident of Canada

Must be outside Canada

Must not possess a valid PR card

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of PR status

Proof of meeting residency obligations

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows PRs to return to Canada without a valid PR card

Worth Knowing

  • Single-entry document
  • Does not replace the need for a PR card
  • Failure to meet residency obligations

Application Process

1

Gather proof of PR status and residency

2

Submit application via IRCC portal

3

Pay processing fee

Application Forms

Go to application portal
IRCC Online PortalFill online
IMM 5444
Application for a Permanent Resident Card (PR card) or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)
Fill online
IMM 5644
Document Checklist: Application for a Permanent Resident Card or Permanent Resident Travel Document
Fill online

Verified Claims (29)

Last verified May 31, 2026
Application StepsGather proof of PR status and residency; Submit application via IRCC portal; Pay processing feecanada.ca
Dependent VisaDependents must apply separatelycanada.ca
Dual Intentfalsecanada.ca
Fee BreakdownProcessing fee: 50 CADrcicnews.com
Fees50.00rcicnews.com
FormsIRCC Online Portalcanada.ca
Forms · IMM 5444 · descriptionApplication for a Permanent Resident Card (PR card) or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)canada.ca
Forms · IMM 5444 · nameIMM 5444canada.ca

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