The following are among the list of people allowed to travel to Canada between now and June 30, 2020.
Such individuals can book travel to return to Canada right now:
Individuals entering Canada are required by law to quarantine themselves immediately for a period of 14 days to help avoid the potential spread of COVID-19.
They took effect on March 18, 2020 and end on June 30, 2020 at noon EDT.
No. Canada is still open to those wishing to submit an application to come to the country. Canada has not released any statements that COVID-19 will affect its 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan.
Yes, you are still able to apply. IRCC will not reject your application if you are unable to submit all necessary documents due to delays caused by Coronavirus.
Yes, you can still submit an Express Entry profile. In addition, the federal government and provinces are continuing to issue invitations to apply for permanent residence.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Canada and the U.S. reached a mutual deal to close their borders to non-essential travel effective Saturday March 2020.
Non-essential travel is defined as travel for recreation and tourism.
Individuals who fall under Canada’s list of exempted individuals can still enter Canada.
All essential and business travel will continue uninterrupted.
All biometrics collection services have been suspended. All appointments have been cancelled and applicants are advised not to go to any Service Canada locations until further notice. Applicants will be able to reschedule their appointments when Service Canada locations reopen. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is giving applicants in Canada 90 days from the date of their letter to give their biometrics. IRCC will be honouring the original letters, no new letters will be required.
IRCC has two officially designated language tests that it accepts for immigration purposes: the IELTS General Test, and the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (commonly referred to as "the CELPIP").
Please refer to their official websites for more information on whether COVID-19 is affecting their operations:
IRCC has seven officially designated organizations that are authorized to perform an Educational Credential Assessment for immigration purposes. The designated organizations are listed here. Please check the official websites of the designated organizations for more information on whether COVID-19 is affecting their ability to complete assessments.
The federal government has stated that traveling to the border for immigration purposes such as renewing a work, study, or visitor permit, or to activate permanent resident status is non-essential travel. As such, the federal government asks such individuals to avoid traveling to the border until further notice. Temporary residents who are looking to extend their stay in Canada as students, workers, or visitors can do so on the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Only immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents are allowed to enter Canada.
The federal government defines an immediate family member as someone who is related to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is:
Yes, if you were approved for permanent residence before Canada announced its travel restrictions on March 16, 2020.
If you are unable to travel to Canada at present, let IRCC know by using the web form. Once you are able to travel again, use the web form again and IRCC will provide more information on restarting the processing of your application.
Use the IRCC web form to let them know why you can’t travel. Once you are able to travel, use the web form to let IRCC know. IRCC will then provide detailed information on restarting the processing of your permanent residence application. This also applies if your confirmation of permanent residence has expired.
Yes. You must submit your application within 90 days of your ITA. If you are missing documents because of the novel coronavirus, you can still submit your application. Submit a letter explaining why you are missing these documents and your application will be held until further notice. Once you are able to submit the documents, you can do so using the web form.
Yes.
Permanent residence applicants who were approved on or before March 18 are exempt from the travel restrictions and may travel to Canada.
Airlines will require you to pass a health check before boarding your flight. If you show symptoms of COVID-19, you will not be allowed to board your flight.
You are required by law to self-isolate for 14 days even if you don’t show any symptoms.
Step 1: Submit your application to the visa office by courier.
Step 2: Email the visa office in Beijing at beijing-immigration@international.gc.ca to request urgent processing of your application
Step 1: Submit your application to the visa office by courier.
Step 2: Submit a web form. When asked the question "Is your application being processed by an office outside Canada?" answer "Yes."
Step 3: Select "Philippines - Manila" when asked to choose the visa office processing your application.
Step 4: To obtain a permanent resident travel document, you will have to email the visa office at MANILIMMIGRATION@international.gc.ca.