Ukraine immigration measures: Extend your visitor status in Canada

Permanent residence for Ukrainian nationals with family members in Canada

As of October 23, 2023, you can apply for the new permanent residence pathway for Ukrainians if you’re a Ukrainian national who is

  • in Canada and
  • the family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Learn more about the eligibility and how to apply.

You may be able to apply to extend your visitor status if you’re in Canada with valid temporary resident status
and you’re a

You can extend your stay for up to 3 years, as long as your passport or other travel document and your biometrics are valid for the entire time.

Definition of family member

A family member is defined as a

Are you in Canada with valid temporary resident status under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)?

Who can apply

You must be in Canada with valid temporary resident status under the CUAET.

If you’re eligible, you

  • can apply to extend your visitor status in Canada
  • are exempt from paying the
    • visitor record processing fee
    • biometrics fee (if applicable)

You can get settlement services in Canada

Settlement services are available to all Ukrainians and their family members in Canada until March 31, 2025.

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How to apply

Follow the steps below to apply for a visitor record to extend your visitor status in Canada

Step 1: Make sure you have what you need

To apply online, you need a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents.

Step 2: Create your online account or sign in

You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to

  • submit your application forms
  • check your status

Create an account or sign in

If you have problems applying online

You can apply on paper if you meet one of the following exemptions:

  • You can’t apply online because of a disability.
  • There’s a barrier that
    • prevents you from applying online or
    • makes applying online unreliable

Contact us using our crisis web form if you can’t apply online.

Complete all required fields in the form and include “Ukraine 2022” in the text box.

How to start your application

Once you sign in to your account, you need to

  • go to the Start your application section on the account welcome page
  • click Apply to come to Canada
  • on the next page, scroll down to the I do not have a personal reference code section
  • click on the Visitor visa, study and/or work permit button

Step 3: Get your document checklist

You must answer some questions to create a personalized document checklist.

Make sure you answer these questions correctly

  • Answer “Visit” when asked “What would you like to do in Canada?”
  • Answer “Temporarily – more than 6 months” when asked “How long are you planning to stay in Canada?”
  • Answer “No, I am exempt from paying fees for the application” to the question “There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt?”

Step 4: Read the instruction guide and fill out the application

Read the instruction guide before you fill out your application. The guide will explain how to complete each field on the form.

Once you get your document checklist, fill out the application forms.

After you apply

How we process your application

We’ll check your application to make sure you included all the necessary documents, any fees that you need to pay and gave your biometrics (if required).

If it’s incomplete, we’ll return your application without processing it.

We may also ask you to send more information.

If your application is approved

We’ll mail the visitor record to the Canadian address you gave us in your application.

If your mailing address changes before we approve your application, you must contact us to tell us your new address.

Who can apply

We’re no longer accepting new applications under the CUAET measures. However, you may be able to apply to extend your stay in Canada for up to 3 years under the post-CUAET measures.

To be eligible, you must

  • be in Canada with valid temporary resident status, and you must be
    • Ukrainian national, or
    • non-Ukrainian family member of a Ukrainian national

If you’re eligible, you

  • can apply to extend your stay in Canada for up to 3 years
    • your passport or other travel document and your biometrics must be valid for the entire time
  • get priority processing on your application

You should apply at least 30 days before your current status expires.

How to apply

Follow the steps below to apply for a visitor record to extend your visitor status in Canada.

Step 1: Make sure you have what you need

To apply online, you’ll need:

  • a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents, and
  • a valid credit or debit card

Step 2: Read the instruction guide

You should read the instruction guide before you complete your application. The guide will explain how to complete each field on the form.

Step 3: Prepare your answers for the online tool

Before you can upload your forms, you must answer some questions. We use your answers to create a personalized document checklist for you.

Step 4: Know the fees you have to pay

In most cases, your fees will include processing fees for you and anyone you include on your application

We’ll ask you to pay your fees at the end of your application.

Fees for visitor records

If you’re applying for a visitor record, make sure you pay all applicable fees:

  • visitor record processing fee ($100)
  • biometrics fee (if applicable)

Step 5: Create your online account or sign in

You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to:

  • pay your fees
  • submit your application
  • check your status

Create an account or sign in

If you have problems applying online

You can apply on paper if you meet one of the following exemptions:

  • You can’t apply online because of a disability.
  • There’s a barrier that
    • prevents you from applying online or
    • makes applying online unreliable

Contact us using our crisis web form if you can’t apply online.

Complete all required fields in the form and include “UKF2023” in the text box.

After you apply

How we process your application

We’ll check your application to make sure you included all the necessary documents, any fees that you need to pay and gave your biometrics (if required).

If it’s incomplete, we’ll return your application without processing it.

We may also ask you to send more information.

If you change your address before your application is approved

If your mailing address changes before we approve your application, you must contact us to tell us your new address.

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