PR Residency Obligation Calculator: 730 Days in 5 Years
Canadian permanent residents must spend at least 730 days (two years) in Canada in every five-year period. This tool counts your days in Canada from your trips and shows whether you meet the obligation today and how many days of travel you have left.
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Check your PR residency obligation
Permanent residents must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (two years) in every five-year period. The days do not need to be continuous.
How the obligation works
- The 730 days do not need to be continuous.
- In your first five years, the count starts on your landing date.
- After five years, IRCC looks at the most recent five years (a rolling window).
- Some time abroad also counts: living with a Canadian citizen spouse or parent, or working full-time outside Canada for a Canadian business or the Canadian public service.
Read more about the residency obligation and PR card renewal.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I don't meet 730 days?
You don't lose PR status automatically, but an officer can find you in breach when you renew your PR card, apply for a travel document, or return to Canada. Talk to a licensed professional before traveling.
Do days in Canada before landing count?
No. Only days after you became a permanent resident count toward the residency obligation.
Official sources
- IRCC: Understand PR statuscanada.ca
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