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Immigration, passports and foreign documents
Immigration Canada (IRCC), passport applications and several processes abroad require solemn declarations: common-law union, accommodation, financial support, lost passport, foreign documents. Numbered forms often appear in permanent residence, visa and citizenship files.
The articles in this theme present the most common official forms and the personalized declarations that accompany them. Always check with the receiving authority what it accepts, as its requirements can change.
25 articles
Federal immigration
83-170SF — Statutory declaration in lieu of a sponsor — Indian registration and Secure Certificate of Indian Status: online oath commissioning
83-170SF (Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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83-175SF — Statutory declaration — unknown or undeclared ancestry: online oath commissioning
83-175SF (Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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ME-0032 — Consent declaration for the permanent immigration of a minor child accompanied by one parent
Québec's Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) requires the non-accompanying parent's consent for a minor child's permanent immigration. Here's what form ME-0032 provides for.
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Parental travel authorization: legalization and format required for international travel
Is your parental travel authorization ready, but does the destination country require legalization, an apostille, or a specific format? Here's what to know before you travel.
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Residence attestation for a foreign institution: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does a bank, pension plan, or foreign administration require an attestation confirming your Québec residence, in a format it recognizes? Here's what to know.
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Declaration for a non-accompanying parent: in what cases, and how does it work?
Is a minor child applying for immigration or a study permit accompanied by only one parent, and does IRCC require a declaration from the non-accompanying parent? Here's what to know.
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Statutory declaration in lieu of guarantor for a Canadian passport: how does it work?
Don't know anyone who can act as a guarantor for your Canadian passport application for long enough? There's a statutory declaration that can replace this requirement. Here's what to know.
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Sworn immigration status declaration: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does an employer, organization, or institution require a sworn declaration confirming your current immigration status in Canada? Here's what to know.
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Declaration of driving history abroad: how does it work?
Does a car insurer want to know your driving experience gained outside Québec? Here's when a sworn declaration may be requested.
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IMM 5451 — Solemn declaration concerning a permanent resident card that was lost, stolen, destroyed or never received: online oath commissioning
IMM 5451 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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Proof of relationship for immigration: what can a sworn declaration contain?
As part of a sponsorship or permanent residence application, IRCC requires proof of the relationship — and a sworn declaration can be part of it. Here's what to know.
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Accommodation certificate for an immigration application: how does it work?
Are you hosting, or will you be hosted by, a relative as part of a visa, study permit, or temporary residence application? Here's what to know about the accommodation certificate.
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Declaration attesting to the accuracy of a translation: how to have it sworn?
Did you translate a document yourself, or use a non-certified translator, and now need a declaration attesting to the accuracy of the translation? Here's what to know.
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Declaration relating to a foreign document: how to have it sworn?
Has an organization asked for a sworn declaration confirming the authenticity or origin of a foreign document you're presenting? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
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Financial support declaration for an immigration or study application: how does it work?
Has a relative asked you for a declaration confirming you'll financially support their study permit, visa, or sponsorship application? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
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IMM 5519 — Statutory declaration of severance of a common-law union: online oath commissioning
IMM 5519 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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PPTC 203 — Declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document: online oath commissioning
PPTC 203 (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — Passport): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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Invitation letter for a Canada visa: does it need to be sworn?
Inviting a family member, friend, or relative to Canada and need to prepare an invitation letter for their visitor visa application? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
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CIT 0458 — Statutory declaration of common-law union — citizenship: online oath commissioning
CIT 0458 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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IMM 0191 — Statutory declaration — relationship between a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and a Ukrainian national: online oath commissioning
IMM 0191 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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IMM 0208 — Statutory declaration of a supporter — foreign nationals affected by the conflict in Sudan: online oath commissioning
IMM 0208 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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IMM 0210 — Statutory declaration — relationship with an extended family member and residence in Canada: online oath commissioning
IMM 0210 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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IMM 5409 — Statutory declaration of common-law union: online oath commissioning
IMM 5409 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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IMM 5990 — Statutory declaration — relationship of an extended family member in Canada: online oath commissioning
IMM 5990 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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IRM 0005 — Statutory declaration to reclaim an Indigenous name on a citizenship certificate or permanent resident card: online oath commissioning
IRM 0005 (IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)): what this form is for, why it must be signed under oath, where to download it, and how to have it sworn online.
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