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                                    | Program: | Permanent Resident Card | 
                                
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                                    | Toll-Free: | 1-888-242-2100 | 
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | TTY: | Bell Relay Service: 1-800-855-0511 | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
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                                                | c/o Case Processing Centre - PR Card PO Box 10020
 Sydney, NS
 B1P 7C1
 
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                                    | Hours: | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | 
                                
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                                    | Service Description: | Card which is proof of permanent residency status in Canada for immigrants who are not Canadian citizens * used for re-entry into Canada * permanent residents outside Canada who do not have one can get a permanent resident travel document to return to Canada 
 New permanent residents receive a card following the approval of their permanent residency application * permanent residents need to apply for the card if the permanent resident card is lost, destroyed, expired or will expire or there has been a name change
 
 
 
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                                    | Fees: | Set fee | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Application forms available online or through the call centre | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | Permanent residents | 
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English ; French | 
                                
		
                                
                                    | Language Notes: | French reception, programs, publications, and website | 
                                
	
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Canada | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 7/18/2025 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=172715 | 
                                
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