Maple Leaf Card, also known as PR card, it is not only a very good proof of Canadian permanent resident status, but its most important role is actually the passage certificate for permanent residents to enter and exit Canada. If we encounter situations such as forgetting, expired, lost, damaged, etc., we will have a little trouble if we want to enter Canada smoothly. , therefore, when encountering situations such as renewal, damage replacement, loss and replacement, etc., we must apply for a new Maple Leaf Card as soon as possible. After all, the application for a new card has a certain processing cycle, so arranging the time in advance can not delay our normal entry and exit itinerary.

Who is eligible to apply for a Maple Leaf Card?

Eligibility for applying for Maple Leaf Card:

1) Must be a Canadian PR.

2) The application must be made in Canada.

3) Meet the residence time requirements.

To maintain your permanent resident status, you must have stayed in Canada for at least 730 days in the past five years. These 730 days do not need to be consecutive. Under certain circumstances, part of the time you spent abroad may also be included in the 730 days. Specific residence time requirements are detailed in the immigration regulations.

4) Not under a valid removal order.

If the Canadian government requires you to leave Canada, you are not eligible to apply for a Maple Leaf Card.

5) Not a Canadian citizen.

If you are a Canadian citizen, you cannot and do not need to hold a Maple Leaf Card. Once you become a Canadian citizen, you must return your Maple Leaf Card during the naturalization ceremony.

6) No convictions for misuse of Maple Leaf Cards.

Under what circumstances can I apply for a Maple Leaf Card?

You can apply for a Maple Leaf Card only under the following circumstances, otherwise, it will not be accepted.

1) Your Maple Leaf Card has expired, or it will reach the expiration status within a period of no less than 9 months (corresponding to 270 days) and needs to be renewed. Please be careful not to do it earlier than expected, otherwise it will be returned.

2) Your Maple Leaf Card is lost, stolen or destroyed ().

3) You did not receive your card within 180 days after first landing in Canada.

4) The information on the Maple Leaf Card needs to be updated, which covers legal name changes, changes in nationality, changes in gender, and corrections in date of birth.

Please note that new immigrants do not actually need to apply for a Maple Leaf Card. They do not need to go through the regular process. You only need to provide the immigration officer with a Canadian mailing address that will accept the Maple Leaf Card when you enter the country for the first time. If you do not have an address when you enter, or the address you provide is not recognized by the immigration officer, you can also update your address online within 180 days after first landing, and you can also receive your first Maple Leaf Card for free. For details, you can see how new immigrants can fill in the Maple Leaf Card acceptance address online. If the address is still not provided after more than 180 days, the applicant needs to apply separately, follow the normal application process, and pay the application fee of CAD 50.

What do I need to do before applying?

If you are going to replace a lost, stolen or damaged Maple Leaf Card, you need to inform the Immigration Bureau of what happened before applying.

If you are outside Canada, you must first go to the visa center nearest you to apply for a document called a permanent resident travel document, also known as PRTD, before you can return to Canada. And when you return to Canada, you can then apply for a new Maple Leaf Card.

If you are in Canada, you must first use the Web form to explain to the Immigration Bureau what happened before you can apply. The address of the Web form is:

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The way to know is actually quite simple. Go to the Web form page, select "Tell us more", then give a "No" response, and then switch to the Web form.

Select your permanent resident card and renew it, then fill in your detailed information and submit it.

What materials are needed to apply for a Maple Leaf Card?

The main application materials include:

The permanent residence card application form needs to be filled out completely and signed. For details on how to fill in the form, please see the form filling guide. The form mentioned here refers to the for a Card permanent residence card application form.

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2) A copy of a primary identification document, such as a passport, or travel document, or an old Maple Leaf Card. This document must show the type of document, the number, the date of issuance, and the date of expiration, as well as your name, photo, and date of birth.

3) Two photos of the specified size, taken within the past 6 months, should be placed in a small envelope with the applicant's name written on the envelope. Do not use any staples or paper clips.

The specifications of the photos here are the same as those for immigration visas. They must be in color with a white background, the size is 50*70mm, and the distance from the top of the head to the chin is between 31~36mm. The face cannot smile, and the mouth is not allowed to open. If you wear glasses, the glasses cannot be colored and cannot be reflective.

4) Receipt of payment of application fee showing the amount paid.

The application fee for each Maple Leaf Card is CAD 50. The application fee can only be paid online, and any other type of payment will be returned to the application.