What to understand
Most adult applicants must be permanent residents and meet current physical-presence, tax and language requirements as applicable. Other conditions may apply depending on age and history.
What to prepare
Use IRCC's physical presence calculator and collect travel history, tax information, identification and language evidence where required.
Important to know
Do not estimate days in Canada from memory. Absences and time before permanent residence can be treated differently.
Check the official requirements
Program rules, eligibility, fees and processing times may change. This guide is general information, not legal advice or a guarantee of any outcome. Check the current government instructions before applying.
Visit the official Canada.ca information