Sponsor Your Spouse or Partner to Canada

Family should never be separated by borders. That’s why Canada’s Family Class immigration program is dedicated to reuniting loved ones—quickly and compassionately. Canadian citizens and permanent residents have the opportunity to sponsor their spouse, partner, dependent children, parents, and grandparents to join them in building a life together in Canada. Recognizing the vital role of family in creating strong, supportive communities, the Government of Canada treats Family Class applications as a top priority at visa offices around the world.

Sponsor Your Spouse or Partner to Canada: Bring Your Spouse or Partner to Canada and Start Your Life Together Without Borders

Canada believes that love and commitment shouldn’t be kept apart. Through the Spousal Sponsorship program—a key part of the Family Class immigration stream—Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for permanent residence.

This program offers a direct pathway to reunite couples and build a shared future in Canada. To qualify, both the sponsor and the sponsored partner must be approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and must prove their relationship falls under one of the following recognized categories:

Spouse

Common-law Partner

Conjugal Partner

Canada proudly recognizes same-sex relationships under all three categories, provided the couple meets the eligibility criteria.

If your goal is to live together in Canada with the person you love, the Spousal Sponsorship program is one of the most supported and prioritized immigration pathways available. Let Canada bring you closer—permanently.