Permanent resident status

The Permanent Resident Card (commonly known as the Maple Leaf Card) is the official proof that you are a permanent resident of Canada. When you return to Canada from another country, you can enter Canada with this wallet-sized plastic card.

You must display this card when you return to Canada by commercial transportation such as airplanes, merchant ships, trains or buses. If you return to Canada via private transportation (such as a private car), you can also display additional files.

If you plan to leave Canada, make sure the maple jam is still valid when it comes back. Most maple leaf cards are valid for 5 years.

If you are not planning to leave Canada, you don't need this card.

When you return to Canada, you may also need a passport in addition to the maple leaf card. For information on what kind of documents are required to enter Canada, please check out the official website of the Canadian Border Administration.

When to apply for a maple leaf card

If you are a new immigrant, IRCC will mail maple leaf cards when entering Canada. You do not need to apply yourself.

if:

When you immigrate to Canada, you don't get it.

Your maple leaf card is about to expire or has expired, or

Your maple leaf card is lost, stolen or damaged.

qualified

fulfilling residence obligations,

Now in Canada,

The Canadian government does not need to leave the country.

Under Indian law, not a Canadian citizen or registered Indian.

cost

The Canadian government charges $50, while the new generation charges $375 for service. Additional fees may apply if entry and exit records are particularly complex.