Permanent Resident Travel Document is a document issued by the Government of Canada to permanent residents who are outside of Canada and need to return to Canada but do not have a valid Permanent Resident (PR) card. Essentially, the PRTD allows permanent residents to re-enter Canada after traveling abroad.

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You can apply for a permanent resident travel document if you:

• are a permanent resident

• do not have valid PR card

• are outside Canada, and

• will return to Canada by airplane, boat, train or bus

If you find yourself in a situation where you need to return to Canada without a valid PR card, applying for a PRTD is the solution.