Permanent resident cards are valid for up to 5 years. If your PR card is about to expire or will expire in less than 9 months you can apply for a new one. You will remain a permanent resident even if your card expires. The PR Card renewal process will take a minimum of 49 days and if required can be done quicker with urgent processing.  A fee of $50 has to be paid for PR renewal. To pay for a renewal of the PR Card you must pay online and print the receipt to be attached to your application. The application must include photos as per photo specifications or it may lead to rejection of your application.