PR Card Renewal and Documents Needed

[JS1964]

I am having trouble with the online renewal of my PR Card, and understanding the instructions - specifically, because my husband travelled with me outside of Canada, and he is a Canadian citizen (born in Canada), they ask that it is mandatory to provide his passport and other travel documents, and his proof of citizenship–does this mean his birth certificate? Isn’t a passport proof?

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us. According to IRCC’s guide on documents that prove your Canadian citizenship, there is a list of valid documents you can use as proof of citizenship. Here is an excerpt:

Documents you can useYou can use these documents to prove your Canadian citizenship:

• citizenship certificates
• electronic certificates (e-certificates)- paper certificates- older paper citizenship certificates
• citizenship cards- other acceptable proofs like
• some birth certificates- naturalization certificates

Citizenship certificatesA citizenship certificate is an official document that proves your Canadian citizenship. You’ll get the certificate after we approve your application

• to become a Canadian citizen (citizenship grant)- for a Canadian citizenship certificate- to resume your Canadian citizenship after giving it up

When you apply, you need to choose between the electronic or paper format of the certificate in your application.

We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here. You may also want to contact the local visa office or IRCC via web form for case-specific advice and information.

Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org Team