Immigration and citizenship

Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada, apply for citizenship, a permanent resident card or refugee protection, check the status of your application or find a form.

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Changing travel requirements to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern

Effective December 18, 2021, at 11:59 pm (EST): Temporary enhanced requirements ending for travellers who have been in Botswana, Egypt, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Effective December 21, 2021, at 12:01 am (EST): All Canadians returning from short trips must take a molecular pre-entry test. The test must be taken outside of Canada.

Avoid non-essential travel outside Canada, regardless of your vaccination status. Omicron travel health notice

Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan

Learn about Canada’s response and the supports that are available.

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Services and information

My application

Sign in or create an account, check application status and processing times, find forms, pay fees, learn about medical and police checks, learn about representatives and protect yourself from fraud

Visit

Find out if you need a visa to visit, do business or transit through Canada, and how to extend your stay as a visitor

Immigrate

Find out what immigration programs you can apply for, sponsor your family and use a representative

Work

Apply for or extend a work permit, learn about International Experience Canada and being a caregiver, get your credentials recognized, and hire foreign workers

Study

Apply for or extend a study permit or student work permit

Citizenship

Apply for, resume or give up Canadian citizenship, prepare for the citizenship test and get proof of citizenship

New immigrants

Get a permanent resident card, find immigrant services in your area, apply for citizenship and learn about your first tax year in Canada

Canadians

Get a passport, sponsor your family or a refugee, get proof of citizenship, travel and work abroad, adopt a child from abroad, and take part in citizenship celebrations

Refugees and asylum

Claim refugee protection, sponsor a refugee, find services for refugees in Canada and appeal a refugee claim

Enforcement and violations

Know why you may not be allowed in Canada, and learn about immigration violations, the detention review process and immigration admissibility hearings

Features

Protect yourself from fraud

Don’t be a victim of fraud – immigrate to Canada the right way.

Express Entry

Express Entry provides a faster way for skilled workers to settle in Canada.

Immigration matters

Be inspired by stories of immigrants enriching our communities and making a difference in our lives.