Conflict in Sudan: Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship measures

Sudanese nationals in Canada may want to extend their stay because the conflict in Sudan is preventing them from returning home.

Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and their foreign national family members have also had to suddenly flee the country.

As a result, we’ve put in place temporary measures for those affected by the conflict.

Sudanese nationals in Canada

Temporary measures are in place for Sudanese nationals in Canada who want to extend their temporary resident status or apply for another temporary resident document.

Temporary measures for Sudanese nationals in Canada

Canadian citizens and permanent residents

Temporary measures are in place for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are affected by the conflict and need any of the following documents:

• certain types of Canadian travel documents, such as
  • 1-year limited validity passports
  • temporary passports
  • emergency travel documents
• Canadian citizenship certificate
• permanent resident travel document

Temporary measures for Canadian citizens and permanent residents

Affected family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who fled Sudan

Temporary measures are in place for foreign national family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who

• left Sudan after the conflict began
• entered Canada before July 15, 2023

Temporary measures for affected family members

Applications from those living in Sudan

We’re automatically prioritizing applications for temporary and permanent residence from those living in Sudan. We’re also prioritizing applications for proof of Canadian citizenship for those who are affected by the conflict.

How to contact us

Use our web form

To make sure we prioritize your question:

1. use this web form
2. in the “Tell us about your situation” box
   1. describe your situation, including what you need help with
   2. add the keyword "SD2023" at the end of your description