<P> A PR card is the most convenient way of proving status to authorities within Canada (e.g. provincial governments, employers, schools). All permanent residents have other documentation (such as original landing papers) which is also acceptable . However, there is no legal requirement for a permanent resident to carry a PR card at all times . </P> <P> For visa - free travels, Canadian permanent residents require a PR card, unless the person's passport in itself is sufficient for exemption . A Canadian PR card holder may travel visa - free to the following countries if not already exempt: </P> <Ul> <Li> All Dutch Caribbean territories (90 days) </Li> <Li> Bahamas (30 days) </Li> <Li> Bermuda (maximum 6 months) </Li> <Li> Cayman Islands (60 days) </Li> <Li> Costa Rica (30 days, PR card must be valid for more than six months) </Li> <Li> Cuba (30 days, PR card and a current and valid passport required) </Li> <Li> Dominican Republic </Li> <Li> Georgia (90 days in 180 days). </Li> <Li> Guatemala </Li> <Li> Jamaica </Li> <Li> Mexico (6 months) </Li> <Li> Nicaragua (90 days within 180 days, not applicable to all nationalities) </Li> <Li> Panama (30 days or 180 days) </Li> <Li> South Korea (30 days when in transit, not applicable to all nationalities) </Li> <Li> Taiwan (30 days, online registration required, only applicable to certain nationalities) </Li> <Li> Turks and Caicos Islands (90 days) </Li> </Ul> <Li> All Dutch Caribbean territories (90 days) </Li>

Visa free countries for permanent resident of canada
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