Hello,
I have sent my pr card for renewal and will not get it in time when I plan to travel to India. I still have my original expired PR card and also have my original Record of landing documentation. (Imm. 1000 (2-86).
I am a permanent resident with a British Passport.
My question is - If I provide my expired PR card and record of landing will it be ok for me to enter back into Canada?
Second question- I need to apply for a visa to visit India- Can i still apply for my indian visa with a expired PR card and my record of landing?
Thank you so much and look forward in hearing a reply.
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Regarding your first question,
You can find some information on the CIC website in the I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada? section.
Here is an excerpt,
I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada?
Canada’s entry requirements are changing
Starting March 15, 2016, if you are a permanent resident of Canada and a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you will need to travel with your Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document when flying to Canada. Otherwise, you may not be able to board your flight to Canada. PRs who are citizens of visa-required countries will continue to need to show their PR card when boarding a flight to Canada.
If you are in Canada and do not have a permanent resident, find out how to apply for a permanent resident card.
If you are outside Canada and do not have a PR card or your card is expired, find out how to apply for a permanent resident travel document.
If you are outside Canada and plan to return to Canada by:
Private vehicle
There are other documents you can use to re-enter the country.
By bus or train
You must apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. Otherwise you may not be able to travel to Canada.
You can apply to replace your PR card when you return to Canada.
By air
Starting March 15, 2016, if you are a permanent resident of Canada and a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you will need to travel with you Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document when flying to Canada. Otherwise, you may not be able to board your flight to Canada. PRs who are citizens of visa-required countries will continue to need to show their PR card when boarding a flight to Canada.
If you are outside Canada and do not have a PR card or your card is expired, find out how to apply for a permanent resident travel document.
Regarding your second question,
You will have to find some information on the Government of India website.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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