PRTD — Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)

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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

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

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 type

Permanent / 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

Gather proof of PR status and residency

Submit application via IRCC portal

Pay processing fee

Application Forms

Go to application portal

IRCC Online Portal	Fill 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 Steps	Gather proof of PR status and residency; Submit application via IRCC portal; Pay processing fee	canada.ca
Dependent Visa	Dependents must apply separately	canada.ca
Dual Intent	false	canada.ca
Fee Breakdown	Processing fee: 50 CAD	rcicnews.com
Fees	50.00	rcicnews.com
Forms	IRCC Online Portal	canada.ca
Forms · IMM 5444 · description	Application for a Permanent Resident Card (PR card) or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)	canada.ca
Forms · IMM 5444 · name	IMM 5444	canada.ca

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Overview

For permanent residents outside Canada without a valid PR card.

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.