Canada
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse, partner, child or parent.
- Sponsors sign an undertaking to financially support the sponsored person.
- Inland applicants may be eligible for an open work permit while waiting.
Visa type
Family
Permanent
Process Time
10-14 Months
Government fees
CAD $1,205
Difficulty
Low
Quality of Life
Quality
235.1
- Pollution
- 25.4
- Traffic Commute
- 31.8
- Safety Index
- 57.3
- Cost of living
- 66.2
Eligibility Needs
Eligible Sponsor
18 years or older, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian living in Canada.
Genuine Relationship
Proof the relationship is genuine and was not entered into to gain immigration status.
Undertaking
Sponsors must not be in default of a previous undertaking or receiving social assistance.
Step-by-step application roadmap
What happens from preparation to visa stamping.
- 1
Profile & document preparation
Collect your passport, credentials, financial proof and translations.
- 2
Application submission
File the official forms online and pay the government fees.
- 3
Government review & biometrics
Attend biometrics, interviews and respond to any requests for evidence.
- 4
Decision & visa stamping
Receive the decision, collect your visa and plan your arrival.
Why this visa fits your profile
What the Smart Analysis checks for this pathway
- Eligible Sponsor — 18 years or older, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian living in Canada.
- Genuine Relationship — Proof the relationship is genuine and was not entered into to gain immigration status.
- Undertaking — Sponsors must not be in default of a previous undertaking or receiving social assistance.
We only show a result after evaluating your own answers against the written requirements. Meeting them is not an invitation or an approval.
Check My EligibilityInformation is updated based on official immigration sources.
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