How Long Permanent Resident Has To Stay Canada To Keep Status

[Baljit]

Once I am a permanent resident of Canada, How long I have to stay in Canada?

[Bavneet (Admin)]

Yes, you have to stay in Canada if you want to maintain your status in Canada because you can lose your permanent resident status. If you haven’t been in Canada for at least 730 days during the last five years, you may lose your PR status.

To keep your permanent resident status, you must have been in Canada for at least 730 days during the last five years. These 730 days don’t need to be continuous.