Child Sponsorship
Visa information for Canada
For Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their dependent children for permanent residence.
Processing Time
12 months for 80% of applications
Cost
150 CAD (processing fee) + 85 CAD (biometrics if 14 or older) + 500 CAD (right of permanent residence fee if 22 or older)
📋Requirements
- Sponsor must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Child must be under 22 and not married or in a common-law relationship
- Older children may qualify if they depend on parents due to physical or mental condition
- Proof of relationship (birth certificate, adoption papers)
- Undertaking to provide for child's needs
- Medical examination for child
- Biometrics if child is 14 or older