How can I sponsor my spouse or children?

You can sponsor your spouse, partner or child to live in Canada if you’re a:

• Canadian citizen
• person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• permanent resident

Find out more about the steps and requirements to sponsor your spouse, partner or child.

If you’re coming to Canada for a short time, find out if your spouse, partner or child can come with you.

If you’re looking for information about sponsoring another family member, find out how to:

• sponsor your parents and grandparents
• sponsor your adopted child
• sponsor your relatives