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Change of Address


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This on-line service allows Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) clients to submit an address notification or change of address on-line, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You may use this on-line service if:

  • your case is being processed in Canada;
  • your address is in Canada;
  • you are moving within three weeks;
  • you have not been requested to report your change of address in person to your local office.

And you:

  • sponsored a member of the family class;
  • applied for permanent residence from within or outside Canada;
  • applied for a permanent resident card (initial, replacement or renewal);
  • applied for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship);
  • applied for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship);
  • applied to register and retain Canadian citizenship;
  • applied to renounce Canadian citizenship; or
  • applied to resume Canadian citizenship.

If your case is being processed abroad, please contact the Canadian Visa Office nearest you.

If you are a foreign student or worker, please contact the CIC Call Centre to change your address.

Before using this service, please be sure to have a copy of all the documents you have received regarding your application(s):

These may include one or more of the following:

  • a copy of your application;
  • your financial receipts (IMM 5401); or
  • any letter or official document issued to you by CIC.

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section for answers to frequently asked questions.