Canada family reunification visa
1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-15
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | An eligible Canadian sponsor may sponsor a spouse, partner or dependent child for permanent residence; the sponsor and qualifying family relationship must meet the current family-sponsorship requirements. | 2026-07-15 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | Application fee (total, child, child) | 180 CAD | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Application fee (child, dependent child) | 180 CAD | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Application fee (total, spouse) | 1,260 CAD | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Family member may work | yes | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | The source limits the statement to family members who become permanent residents through the family-sponsorship pathway; it does not assert an individual approval or a separate temporary work permit. | Official source |
| Family reunification route | The official Canada.ca family-sponsorship page states that sponsored family members may become permanent residents so they can live, study and work in Canada. | Official source |