After the maple leaf card expires, whether you can apply for a tourist visa depends on the specific circumstances and visa requirements of your destination country.

1. If you are a permanent resident of Canada and plan to return to Canada after the maple leaf card expires, you need to know the following:

If you are currently in Canada, you can apply for a maple leaf card update directly.

If you are outside Canada and meet the requirements to accumulate two years of actual residence within five years before applying for a new card, you can apply for a Canadian permanent resident travel document to return to Canada. This application process is similar to a tourist visa, but must meet the residence requirements.

2. If you plan to travel to another country, you will need to apply for a visa based on the visa requirements of your destination country. Generally speaking, applying for a tourist visa requires providing a valid passport and other related materials. If your maple leaf card has expired but you still have a valid passport, you can use that passport to apply for a tourist visa. However, specific visa requirements may vary by country, so you need to consult the visa policy of the destination country for accurate information.

All in all, whether you can apply for a tourist visa after the maple leaf card expires depends on your travel destination and specific circumstances. It is recommended that you carefully review relevant policies and consult professionals before applying for a visa.

In addition, it should be noted that Article 9 of the "Exit and Entry Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that Chinese citizens should apply for passports or other travel documents when entering the country in accordance with the law. Therefore, if you are a Chinese citizen and plan to travel abroad, make sure you have a valid passport and other necessary travel documents.