Travelling with an Expired PR card

Permanent Resident Card
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Dear all,
Been looking everywhere for a solid answer but coming up short. Maybe you can help me out.

I’m a Canadian permanent resident for reference.

I’m planning on traveling mid-February 2016 to the UK for 10 days or so. My PR card is currently expired - I’ve reapplied for a new one, but still haven’t received it. Given that my original nationality requires a visa to the UK, do I need to apply for one or can I use my expired PR?

Thanks in advance.

Canadian PR and university student.

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

In terms of travelling to the UK, as you may have already, you should confirm which documents are required in order to apply for the visa.

You can find some information on the GOV.UK website. You would have to confirm if you are required to have a valid PR card to apply for a UK visa.

In terms of travelling back to Canada with an expired PR card, according to the CIC Website in the What happens if my permanent resident card expires while I am outside Canada? section,

and

You can find some information regarding applying for a Travel Document (Permanent Resident Abroad) on the CIC 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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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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