Spousal / partner sponsorship

Who it’s for

Partners of Canadians and permanent residents.

Key requirements

• Sponsor is 18+ and a citizen or PR
• Genuine relationship
• Sponsor signs an undertaking

Step by step

1. 1
   Gather relationship evidence

   Marriage certificate, photos, joint finances, communication history.
2. 2
   Submit sponsorship and PR applications together

   Online through the PR portal.

Document checklist

Start the application to track these, set due dates and attach files.

• Valid passport
  Bio page scan. Check it is valid for the whole planned stay (6+ months beyond travel is safest).
• Marriage certificate or proof of relationship
  Plus evidence of a genuine, ongoing relationship (joint lease, photos, communication).
• Sponsor’s status and income documents
  Proof the sponsor is a citizen/permanent resident and, where required, meets income rules.
• Birth certificateIf applicable
  Needed for you and any dependants included in the application.
• Police clearance certificates
  From every country where you lived 6+ months (12+ for Australia) since age 18.
• Immigration medical exam
  With a panel physician approved by the destination. Do it only when asked or allowed.
• Digital photo to specification
  Recent passport-style photo meeting the destination’s size and background rules.
• Completed application forms
  All forms signed and dated; double-check names and dates match your passport.
• Government fees paid
  Keep the receipt. Check the current fee on the official site before paying.
• Biometrics appointment
  Fingerprints and photo at a visa application centre when requested.