pinkgeek said:Curious: if it can take a month to three months or so to receive the actual PR card, can you travel safely without the card? Is there paperwork you are given that can verify PR status in the interim? I'm only wondering because my in-laws and extended family are SO eager to have our family come back home to visit as soon as we are allowed to travel. Just wondering if we should anticipate a wait time after landing if we need the actual PR card.
Thanks
you must have a PR card or travel document to come back. They will ask for either one of these when you board your flight to Canada anyway:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=064&top=10
"I need to leave Canada and I do not have a permanent resident card. Can I later return to Canada without a PR card?
Canada’s entry requirements are changing
Permanent residents (PR) of Canada must carry and present their valid PR card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier. If you do not carry your PR card or PRTD, you may not be able to board your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your PR card is still valid when you return from travel outside Canada, and to apply for a new PR card when your current card expires.
Returning by private vehicle
There are other documents you can use to enter the country.
When you return to Canada, apply for a PR card if you plan to travel outside Canada again.
Some examples of private vehicles include, but are not limited to: a car, truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle that you own, borrow, or rent. It is a vehicle not available for public use.
Returning by commercial vehicle: airplane, bus, train, or boat
You must apply for a permanent resident travel document. Otherwise you may not be able to travel to Canada.
You can apply for a PR card when you return to Canada. "