In the past a permanent resident could enter Canada in a private vehicle across a lander border even with an expired PR card by presenting a CoPR or record of landing.
But I've been hearing things may have changed during COVID restrictions and with the introduction of the PTRD. Does anyone have recent experience crossing the land border with an expired PR card? Is a PTRD now necessary, or is it still acceptable to present the CoPR or record of landing?
An acquaintance told me that two different CBSA officers said she would not be able to enter without a valid PR card by private car at a land crossing, which raises concern.
I ask as a US citizen and Canadian PR. I definitely still meet PR requirements (having lived in Canada since landing and travelled outside Canada very little), but my PR card is expired. I have an urgent need to visit the US to deal with a family matter, however, so I was hoping to drive there by private car. But now I'm not sure I can return. Due to COVID risk, I would prefer not to fly, as I am unvaccinated (like most people in Canada).
Thanks in advance.
But I've been hearing things may have changed during COVID restrictions and with the introduction of the PTRD. Does anyone have recent experience crossing the land border with an expired PR card? Is a PTRD now necessary, or is it still acceptable to present the CoPR or record of landing?
An acquaintance told me that two different CBSA officers said she would not be able to enter without a valid PR card by private car at a land crossing, which raises concern.
I ask as a US citizen and Canadian PR. I definitely still meet PR requirements (having lived in Canada since landing and travelled outside Canada very little), but my PR card is expired. I have an urgent need to visit the US to deal with a family matter, however, so I was hoping to drive there by private car. But now I'm not sure I can return. Due to COVID risk, I would prefer not to fly, as I am unvaccinated (like most people in Canada).
Thanks in advance.
