Canada PR Visa
Everything you need to know about Canada Permanent Residency — Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, eligibility, requirements, and step-by-step application process.
6 months (Express Entry)
CAD 1,525 (Principal Applicant)
Permanent
Overview
Why Canada PR?
Your pathway to permanent settlement.
Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada provides the ability to live, work, and study anywhere in the country indefinitely, with access to healthcare, social benefits, and a pathway to citizenship. Canada offers multiple PR pathways tailored to different applicant profiles, including skilled workers through Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), international graduates, caregivers, and individuals transitioning from temporary resident status. In 2026, Canada is accepting 380,000 new permanent residents and prioritizing in-Canada applicants, particularly temporary residents with established community ties and work experience.
PR is designed for individuals seeking long-term settlement in Canada who wish to build stable careers, raise families, and eventually become Canadian citizens. Canada remains an attractive destination due to its strong economy, quality of life, multicultural society, and clear pathways for temporary residents to transition to permanent status. The 2026–2028 immigration strategy emphasizes retaining skilled workers and international graduates already contributing to Canadian communities, making PR an achievable goal for those with Canadian work experience and language proficiency.
Universal Healthcare
Access to free public healthcare for you and your family, with no insurance premiums in most provinces.
Work & Live Anywhere
Live, work, and study anywhere in Canada with full mobility rights across all provinces and territories.
Path to Citizenship
Apply for Canadian citizenship after living in Canada for 3 out of 5 years as a permanent resident.
Social Benefits
Qualify for Canada Child Benefit, employment insurance, pension plans, and other government support programs.
Sponsor Family Members
Bring your spouse, dependent children, parents, and grandparents to Canada through family sponsorship programs.
Quality of Life
Enjoy political stability, safety, excellent education system, and consistently high rankings in global quality of life indexes.
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Application Process
Step by step.
Your complete roadmap.
Determine Your Eligibility and Pathway
Assess which PR pathway best matches your profile: Express Entry, PNP, RCIP, FCIP, or the temporary resident transition pathway. Review specific requirements for language, education, and work experience.
Gather Required Documentation
Collect language test results, educational credentials with notarized translations, work experience letters, medical examination results, and police certificates. Prepare proof of settlement funds.
Submit Your Application
Complete and submit your PR application through the appropriate channel (Express Entry portal, provincial nominee program, or pilot program portal) with all required supporting documents.
Receive Processing Decision
IRCC reviews your application and issues a decision. If approved, you receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and PR card, allowing you to settle in Canada.
Settle in Canada and Maintain PR Status
Upon arrival, you must maintain your PR status by meeting the residency obligation: being physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) out of every 5-year period.
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