After submitting your application, you can view the application process at any time through your online account.

The mailing time for new cards is usually 2-3 months, and the mailing time for overseas cards may be longer.

After receiving the new card, it needs to be activated within the specified time before the old card is officially invalid.

Email application

If you are unable to apply online, you can apply by mail or contact the Immigration Bureau by email.

Special circumstances

If you need to update your maple leaf card but do not meet the requirements for applying in Canada, you may need to apply for a permanent resident tourist visa (PRTD) first and then apply for a maple leaf card update upon returning to Canada.

If you are a Canadian company working in another country, or if you live in another country with a Canadian spouse, you may have the opportunity to update your maple leaf card abroad, which is a chance to prove that you meet the residence requirements.

Things worth noting

You must provide your residence address in this country, otherwise it may affect the replacement of the maple leaf card.

If you live abroad, you may need to submit your application in Canada through an agent.

If you need biometric information (such as fingerprints), you usually need to visit a designated location in Canada to complete the series.

Please make sure to comply with Canadian immigration laws and residence regulations during the application process and pay attention to the materials and steps submitted at the time of application.