Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Building a stronger Canada through immigration programs, citizenship services, refugee protection and issuing Canadian travel documents.
Special measures
Most requested
Your IRCC application
Accounts (GCKey, representatives, employers and more), biometrics, forms, change address
Visas, permits and immigration
Visit Canada
Electronic travel authorization (eTA), visitor visa, extend your visit
Live in Canada permanently
Express Entry, sponsorship, permanent residence (PR)
Temporary work permits
Post-graduation work permit (PGWP), International Experience Canada (IEC)
Study permits
Designated learning institutions (DLI), work while you study, extensions
Refugees and asylum
Claim asylum, resettle as a refugee
Not sure where to start? Answer a few questions and explore all immigration programs
Citizenship and settling in Canada
Canadian citizenship
Citizenship test, ceremony, proof of citizenship
Permanent resident (PR) card
Renew or replace a lost or expired card, get your first card
Passports
Adult and child passports, photos, other travel documents
Settling in Canada
Free services, find a job, benefits and taxes for newcomers
International adoption
Citizenship or permanent residence for your adopted child
Fraud and inadmissibility
Fraud and scams
Check if your representative is authorized, report fraud or abuse
Inadmissibility, enforcement and appeals
Check if you’re inadmissible, overcoming criminal convictions
Contact us
About Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Minister and Parliamentary Secretary
News
Features
Canada’s immigration levels
Supporting our economy by restoring balance and control to our immigration system