Your PR card is the primary proof of your permanent resident status in Canada and is required to re-enter the country after traveling abroad.
At Moova Immigration, we help permanent residents prepare and submit PR card renewal applications that are accurate, complete, and consistent with IRCC requirements. Our goal is to make sure your renewal properly reflects your time in Canada and keeps your status in good standing.
You should renew your PR card if:
To renew, you must meet the residency obligation, which requires at least 730 days (two years) of physical presence in Canada within the last five years.
You must be in Canada to apply for a PR card renewal. If your card has expired while you are abroad, you may need to request a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) before returning.
While an expired PR card does not affect your legal status or right to work, it can still cause practical issues with travel or identification. Renewing it on time helps you avoid those unnecessary complications.
Renewing a PR card is often less about filling a form and more about proving time, with the documents and details that show you still meet the residency obligation.
Some clients have recently returned to Canada after years abroad and want to confirm how their time outside the country affects their eligibility.
Others are nearing the minimum residency days and need a plan to document their presence before applying.
We also support those who have lost their card, need a replacement, or want to renew while preparing to apply for citizenship.
If you are outside Canada with an expired PR card, we can help you determine whether a PRTD is the right path and what evidence you will need to support it.
Whatever your situation, we help you gather the evidence that reflects your time in Canada, so your renewal is clear, consistent, and well supported.
Book a consultation to review your situation and ensure your PR card renewal application is filed properly and on time.
