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Since 2002 law, to keep PR status the person should accumulate 730 days of physically presence in Canada - with few exceptions - in all rolling 5 years periods following the person become PR (the day person become PR and each day after that started a new 5 years period).

The exceptions are that days the person outside Canada - because of working with a Canadian company / institution oraccompanying a spouse (or parent, if the person is a minor) which is Canadian citizen or accompanying a spouse (or parent, if the person is a minor) which is PR who outside Canada because of working with a Canadian company / institution - are counted as if the person inside Canada for PR residency obligation purposes (for other purpose it may not be counted as such).

In general this is how you do the calculation:

1. Track all days where the person fulfill all six conditions:

* outside Canada, and

* not under 22 with Canadian citizen parent, and

* not with the person's Canadian citizen spouse, and

* being outside Canada not because of working with Canadian company / institution, and

* not under 22 with parent who is outside Canada not because of working with Canadian company / institution, and

* not with the person's spouse who is outside Canada not because of working with Canadian company / institution.

2. If in any stretch of 5 years (starting the days became PR and any days after that) the total of number of days in that period fulfilling all 6 condition in no. 1 exceeds 3 years, then the person's PR status will be invalid, otherwise, the person PR status should be fine in the matter of the residency obligation.

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There is no limit. A Canadian Citizen is a Citizen for life unless they deliberately give up their Citizenship by filling out a form. In fact, if you happened to be born of Canadian parents, you could be a Canadian Citizen your whole life without ever setting foot in the country!

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You can leave for ever how long you want and they can't take your citizenship, but if you leave for more than 6 months you lose you're medicare once you return it takes 9 months to get your medicare back.

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A permanent resident (resident alien) must live in Canada for two years out of every five or risk losing his status.

The required 2 years (730 days) does include any time spent working abroad for a Canadian company, or traveling with a Canadian spouse, or abroad with a working Canadian spouse, or if under 22 traveling or living with Canadian parents.

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A Canadian citizen can be born outside of Canada, live his or her entire life outside of Canada, and still remain a Canadian citizen.

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Six months, per visit.

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How long you can stay in Canada if you are a tourist?

Since 2002 law, to keep PR status the person should accumulate 730 days of physically presence in Canada - with few exceptions - in all rolling 5 years periods following the person become PR (the day person become PR and each day after that started a new 5 years period).The exceptions are that days the person outside Canada - because of working with a Canadian company / institution oraccompanying a spouse (or parent, if the person is a minor) which is Canadian citizen or accompanying a spouse (or parent, if the person is a minor) which is PR who outside Canada because of working with a Canadian company / institution - are counted as if the person inside Canada for PR residency obligation purposes (for other purpose it may not be counted as such).In general this is how you do the calculation:1. Track all days where the person fulfill all six conditions:* outside Canada, and* not under 22 with Canadian citizen parent, and* not with the person's Canadian citizen spouse, and* being outside Canada not because of working with Canadian company / institution, and* not under 22 with parent who is outside Canada not because of working with Canadian company / institution, and* not with the person's spouse who is outside Canada not because of working with Canadian company / institution.2. If in any stretch of 5 years (starting the days became PR and any days after that) the total of number of days in that period fulfilling all 6 condition in no. 1 exceeds 3 years, then the person's PR status will be invalid, otherwise, the person PR status should be fine in the matter of the residency obligation.


How long can a infant Canadian citizen can stay in Philippines but her parents are not permanent resident in canada her mother is just temporary foreign worker?

she can stay there as long as she want...


How long can you stay outside Canada with a pr card?

When you are a permanent resident of Canada, you can live outside of the country for two out of five years. Any longer than that, and the country has the right to strip you of your citizenship.


Do british people require a visa to enter canada?

No, as long as you stay under a certin period of time.


How long can you stay out of Canada and still receive Ontario health care?

As long as you don't become a citizen anywhere else.

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As a dual Canadian-US citizen am I eligible for Canadian health care?

As long as you are living in Canada and have citizenship you qualify for health care.


How long you can stay in Canada if you are a tourist?

Since 2002 law, to keep PR status the person should accumulate 730 days of physically presence in Canada - with few exceptions - in all rolling 5 years periods following the person become PR (the day person become PR and each day after that started a new 5 years period).The exceptions are that days the person outside Canada - because of working with a Canadian company / institution oraccompanying a spouse (or parent, if the person is a minor) which is Canadian citizen or accompanying a spouse (or parent, if the person is a minor) which is PR who outside Canada because of working with a Canadian company / institution - are counted as if the person inside Canada for PR residency obligation purposes (for other purpose it may not be counted as such).In general this is how you do the calculation:1. Track all days where the person fulfill all six conditions:* outside Canada, and* not under 22 with Canadian citizen parent, and* not with the person's Canadian citizen spouse, and* being outside Canada not because of working with Canadian company / institution, and* not under 22 with parent who is outside Canada not because of working with Canadian company / institution, and* not with the person's spouse who is outside Canada not because of working with Canadian company / institution.2. If in any stretch of 5 years (starting the days became PR and any days after that) the total of number of days in that period fulfilling all 6 condition in no. 1 exceeds 3 years, then the person's PR status will be invalid, otherwise, the person PR status should be fine in the matter of the residency obligation.


How long can a infant Canadian citizen can stay in Philippines but her parents are not permanent resident in canada her mother is just temporary foreign worker?

she can stay there as long as she want...


How long can you stay outside Canada with a pr card?

When you are a permanent resident of Canada, you can live outside of the country for two out of five years. Any longer than that, and the country has the right to strip you of your citizenship.


Will you lose your residency if you stay out of Canada too long?

Permanent residents of Canada are given a card valid for 5 years. Within every 5 years period, you need to be physically present for a total of at least 2 years (730 days) in order to be eligible for a renewal. Otherwise, you should satisfy the immigration officials for your absence by 4 ways in order to renew your card:Be under employment of a Canadian company when outside of Canada, oraccompany of a spouse who is a PR of Canada and under the employment of a Canadian company outside of Canada, orAccompany a Canadian citizen spouse outside of Canada, orHold a valid returning resident permit for your duration of stay outside of Canada.Failing to meet any of the above requirements or committing a major crime may cause individuals to lose their permanent resident status.


How long can a Canadian stay out of Canada?

you can stay up to six months in Australia with out a job or a work program As long as you have permission [ a visa ] to travel as a tourist or reside as a registered alien in some countries. Myself, I have been living out of Canada [ in Southeast Asia ] for about eleven years, and have recently met a Canadian citizen who had been employed by Walt Disney Studios as a cartoonist for almost 30 years, and is now retired and living in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is still a Canadian citizen because he has never applied for American citizenship, in the 40 years he has lived and worked outside of Canada.


Can a Spanish join the Canadian Navy?

As long as you are a Canadian citizen, the forces aren't racist. Anyone can join as long as they are ready for it :)


Can an Australian resident New Zealand citizen work in Canada?

you would have to check with the Canadian consulate. But I cant see why not so long as you are not wanted on any serious criminal charges.


Can the mother of a Canadian citizen become Canadian?

She would have to take the test. *This is similar to when people want to go to America, how they take a test* . My mom is American, but she's lived in Canada so long that she's just considered a landed immigrant.


How long can a Canadian citizen stay in the US without a visa?

6 months


If you are a Russian citizen marrying a Canadian citizen how long will it take to be a permanent resident?

Once a person from another nation marries a Canadian citizen, he or she becomes a permanent resident. The process takes approximately 50 days for the paperwork.


How long does it take for a Canadian Citizen to marry an Italian in Italy?

How long are you? How long are you? Im not quite sure what you are asking?