Apply to immigrate to Canada
Find eligibility, forms, fees and processing times for immigration programs in order to come to Canada permanently.
Find out how to come to Canada
Answer a few questions to find out what immigration programs you can apply for and how to submit an online or paper application
Express Entry
How to become a candidate in the Express Entry pool, how to apply as a skilled immigrant, processing times and preparing for arrival
Quebec-selected skilled workers
Applying for a certificate of selection, forms, fees and submitting your application
Start-up visa
Eligibility, designated Canadian organizations, how to apply, forms, fees, processing times and how to settle in Quebec as a business immigrant
Immigrant Investors
Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Self-employed
Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Family sponsorship
Eligibility, how to apply and forms for sponsoring your spouse, partner, children, parents, grandparents and other eligible relatives
Provincial nominees
Provincial nomination certificates, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Caregivers
Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Refugees
Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Where to send your application
Visa offices, visa application centres and case processing centres
How to send a complete immigration application
Learn how to avoid common errors that can cause delays in processing your application to come to Canada.
Questions about immigrating?
Find quick and direct answers to your immigration questions, including how to complete application forms, extend visas and permits, and replace lost documents.
Express Entry
Express Entry provides a faster way for skilled workers to settle in Canada.