Start an asylum claim
Claiming asylum isn’t a shortcut to staying in Canada longer.
Asylum claims are intended for people who need Canada’s protection.
If Canada decides you don’t need protection, you may need to leave the country.
Before you start a claim, check what makes an asylum claim eligible.
Start a claim inside Canada
How to start a claim if you’ve already entered Canada and can’t go back to your country.
Start a claim at a port of entry
How to start a claim when you enter Canada through an airport, land border crossing, or seaport and can’t go back to your country.