You can now apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) online through the Permanent Residence Portal. Get the application package.Permanent resident card. Permanent residents of Canada need a permanent resident card to re-enter Canada. You'll follow the same 3 steps to enter Canada: Step 1. Pre-arrival: Use Advance Declaration or complete a Declaration Card. If you are a permanent resident and do not have a valid PR card you may be eligible to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. Use Form I131 Application for Travel Document. For permanent residents, the re-entry permit is valid for two years from the date of issue. Located 30 miles north of Chicago, Lake Forest College offers students a world-class education and the skills they need for success after college.