Immigration and citizenship
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Eligible Ontario residents can apply for OHIP in person at ServiceOntario with a completed registration form and documents proving citizenship or immigration status, Ontario residency and identity.
Canadian parents who adopt a child outside Canada may be able to use IRCC's direct citizenship grant process after the adoption is completed. The application has two parts and is submitted by mail.
Use IRCC Form IMM 5009 to request a replacement of an eligible current and valid temporary resident document that was lost or stolen in Canada.
Ask IRCC to search Canadian citizenship and naturalization records for yourself or another person, using the online or paper application route.
Former Canadian citizens who meet IRCC's resumption requirements can apply on paper with Form CIT 0301 after becoming permanent residents and meeting the physical-presence and tax rules.
Canadians who need a passport sooner than normal processing allows can request express pickup in 2 to 9 business days, urgent pickup by the end of the next business day, or emergency weekend or statutory holiday service in qualifying situations. Expedited service requires an in-person passport application and additional fees, and urgent applicants must provide proof of why the passport is needed quickly.
Canadian citizens can request F, M or X in the sex field of a passport. Learn when you need a new passport instead of a renewal, when Form PPTC 643 is required, what supporting documents to provide and the current 2026 passport fees.
Learn how to apply from inside Canada for a refugee travel document or certificate of identity, including who qualifies, the PPTC 190 application, proof of status, guarantor and reference rules, 2026 adult fees, mailing addresses and the 20-business-day service standard.
Use Form IMM 1436 to ask IRCC to correct an administrative error on an eligible Canadian immigration document, including a valid work permit, study permit, visitor record, temporary resident permit, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or protected person document.
Update the mailing address, residential address, email or phone number linked to an active IRCC immigration, citizenship, PR card or temporary residence application. Learn when to use the IRCC contact-information tool, web form or portal and how long updates may take to appear.
Learn how to apply for a Canadian PRTD when you are outside Canada without a valid PR card, including the $50 fee, 730-day residency obligation, documents, online application, urgent processing and what happens after approval.
Learn when to renew a Canadian PR card, the $50 fee, residency obligation, required documents and photo, how to apply online, urgent processing rules and what to do if your card expires outside Canada.
Learn how to apply for official proof of Canadian citizenship, including who needs a citizenship certificate, the 2026 citizenship-by-descent rules, required documents, $75 fee, online and paper applications, and what happens after IRCC decides your case.
Learn how to create an Express Entry profile, check eligibility for Canada's federal skilled immigration programs, prepare language and education documents, submit your profile and receive a Comprehensive Ranking System score.
Learn how to apply for Canada's super visa for parents and grandparents, including 2026 income rules, $100 fee, medical insurance, medical exam requirements, documents and online application steps.
Learn how to replace a lost or stolen Canadian passport in Canada in 2026, including how to report it, whether you can renew or need a new passport, form PPTC 203, required photos and documents, the $45 replacement fee and urgent travel options.
Learn how to apply for a Canadian passport for a child aged 15 or younger in 2026, including form PPTC 155, proof of citizenship and parentage, guarantor rules, passport photos, parental consent, the CAD $58.50 fee and processing options.
Learn how to renew an adult Canadian passport from outside Canada in 2026, including eligibility, forms, passport photos, references, fees, processing time and where to submit the application from the United States or another country.
Learn how to apply for a Canadian visitor visa to visit family in 2026, including eligibility, invitation letter, proof of funds, documents, CAD $100 fee, biometrics, online application steps, processing and what happens after approval.
Learn how to replace a lost or stolen Canadian permanent resident card in 2026, including the $50 fee, required documents, online PR Portal application, residency obligation, urgent processing and what to do if your PR card is lost while you are outside Canada.
Learn how permanent residents can apply for Canadian citizenship in 2026, including the 1,095-day physical presence rule, tax filing, language proof, citizenship test, documents, $653 adult fee, online application and citizenship ceremony.
Newcomers to Canada can apply for a Social Insurance Number through Service Canada online, by mail or in person. Learn which immigration documents permanent and temporary residents need, how much it costs and how long a SIN application takes.