Lost PR while being outside of Canada

[hdemloj]

Hello,

Today I lost my PR card while being during my vacation at my home country. I was supposed to travel to Canada after 5 days from now. I am not sure how I can travel back to Canada. The time is killing and it’s very urgent to be in Canada very soon.

Since I have a US visa, can I travel to buffalo and enter Canada border using my landing paper?

Appreciating your kind feedback,

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this information.

In terms of leaving and re-entering Canada without a PR card, you can find some detailed information on the IRCC 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

Permanent residents (PR) of Canada must carry and present their valid PR card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier. If you do not carry your PR card or PRTD, you may not be able to board your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your PR card is still valid when you return from travel outside Canada, and to apply for a new PR card when your current card expires.

Returning by private vehicle

There are other documents you can use to enter the country.

When you return to Canada, apply for a PR card if you plan to travel outside Canada again.

Some examples of private vehicles include, but are not limited to: a car, truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle that you own, borrow, or rent, and that is not available for public use.

Returning by commercial vehicle: airplane, bus, train, or boat

You must apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD), valid for one entry. Otherwise you may not be able to travel to Canada.

You can apply to replace your PR card when you return to Canada.

If you would like to apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD), you can find specific details regarding which documents are required and where to apply on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Application for a Permanent Resident Travel Document section.

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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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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