Flying Out of Canada with an Expired PR Card – Any Issues at the Airport?

[Aussie Dude]

Hi there,

Has anyone had experience taking a commercial international flight out of Canada with an expired PR card?

This website states:

"Travelling outside Canada with an expired PR Card can create difficulties. Commercial transportation providers, such as airlines, generally require a valid PR Card or another approved travel document before allowing a permanent resident to board a flight to Canada."

I would have thought that airline check-in staff, and airport personnel generally, only check that you have a valid passport when departing Canada.

I'd appreciate hearing about anyone's firsthand experiences. Thanks!

 

[canuck78]

Hi there,

Has anyone had experience taking a commercial international flight out of Canada with an expired PR card?

This website states:

"Travelling outside Canada with an expired PR Card can create difficulties. Commercial transportation providers, such as airlines, generally require a valid PR Card or another approved travel document before allowing a permanent resident to board a flight to Canada."

I would have thought that airline check-in staff, and airport personnel generally, only check that you have a valid passport when departing Canada.

I'd appreciate hearing about anyone's firsthand experiences. Thanks!

Did you read the posted quote? They
issue is if you plan on returning to Canada.

 

[Aussie Dude]

Yes, I understand that the issue arises when returning to Canada. I was just curious whether anyone had experienced any mishaps or unexpected issues when departing Canada with an expired PR card. Thanks canuck78!

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Yes, I understand that the issue arises when returning to Canada. I was just curious whether anyone had experienced any mishaps or unexpected issues when departing Canada with an expired PR card. Thanks canuck78!

No issue. You don't need a PR card to leave Canada.