How do I change the sex or gender identifier on my application or document?

Visitor visa, work or study permit, Record of Landing, confirmation of Permanent Residence

Complete a Request to Amend Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident Documents to correct the mistake.

Permanent Resident Card

Ask to have your permanent resident (PR) card reissued.

Canadian citizenship certificate

Ask to have it replaced if it has been 90 days or less since you got your certificate. Find out how to request a replacement.

Canadian passports

Contact the Passport Program.

As of June 4, 2019, you have three gender identifier options:

• ‘F’ for Female
• ‘M’ for Male
• ‘X’ for Another Gender

Follow the instructions below for the document(s) you would like to update.

Work permit, study permit or visa

You can change the gender identifier on your permit or visa by applying for a new work permit, study permit or visitor visa and submitting the Request for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (PDF, 1.47 MB) form with your application.

Documents supporting a change of gender are not required.

Find out how to submit your application for a new:

• visitor visa
• study permit
• work permit

eTA

You can’t change the gender identifier on your eTA, as it is linked to your foreign passport or travel document. First, update the sex on your document, and then apply for a new eTA.

Refugee claimants

Submit the Request for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (PDF, 1.47 MB) form with your application. Documents supporting a change of gender are not required.

Permanent Resident Card

You can apply for a new PR card and submit the Request for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (PDF, 1.47 MB) form. Documents supporting a change of gender are not required.

Application for citizenship

Submit the Request for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (PDF, 1.47 MB) form with your application if:

• you would like to use a different gender on your application for citizenship than the one on your immigration document, or
• you are applying for your first citizenship certificate and your gender is different from what is on your birth certificate, or
• you need to change the gender on your citizenship certificate.

See your instruction guide for more information. Documents supporting a change of gender are not required.

Canadian passports or travel documents

You can apply for a new passport at a Passport Office location or by mail.

You can apply for a new travel document at the Passport Office in Gatineau, Quebec or by mail.