Application forms and guides

Most of the applications you will need for immigration and citizenship services are available on this site. You can complete the majority of forms included in the application packages using an Adobe® Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded free of charge. Most forms posted on this site can be completed in this way. You must then print your completed form and submit it to CIC.

If you cannot use Adobe® Acrobat, you may obtain applications for use outside Canada by contacting a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate abroad and applications for use in Canada by ordering them electronically on the application page or by contacting the CIC Call Centre.

Some applications used in Canada are only available by contacting the CIC Call Centre.

If you wish to apply to live, work temporarily, study, or sponsor family or refugees in the province of Quebec, you should contact the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles.

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Citizenship applications
For all applications concerning citizenship, including applications by persons outside of Canada.

Immigration applications for persons in Canada
For all applications to be made by persons in Canada, including sponsorships of persons residing outside of Canada for admission to Canada.

Immigration applications for persons outside Canada
For all applications by persons outside Canada seeking admission to Canada for any reason.

Fees receipt
A fees receipt may be required for applications made in Canada. Consult your application guide.

You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:

1. Payment of fees on the Internet
   If you have Adobe® Acrobat Reader software, a printer, and a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, you can pay your fees online.
2. Payment of fees at a financial institution in Canada
   If you cannot or do not wish to pay online, you must obtain an original receipt form IMM 5401 in order to pay at a financial institution. This form is not available on the website because an original receipt with a unique serial number must be used. You may order an original receipt by mail.