Updated: March 12, 2025
The Canadian government has extended special immigration measures for people affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. These measures will now be in place until October 27, 2025. If you or your family have been impacted, here’s what you need to know:
Who Can Benefit from These Special Measures?
1. Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents Affected by the Sudan Conflict
- If you lost your Canadian passport, travel documents, or citizenship certificate due to the crisis, you can still apply for free replacements.
2. Sudanese Nationals Currently in Canada
If you are from Sudan and currently in Canada, you can apply for the following free of charge:
- Work permit – Allows you to legally work in Canada.
- Study permit – Enables you to continue your education.
- Temporary resident permit – Lets you stay legally in Canada.
- Extension of your current status – If your visa or permit is expiring, you can extend it without paying fees.
3. Family Members of Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents Who Escaped Sudan
If you are a family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and:
- You left Sudan on or after April 15, 2023, and
- You arrived in Canada before July 15, 2023
Then, you can apply for:
- Work and study permits – Free of charge.
- Permanent residence under the family class – Free of charge.
- Extension of temporary resident status – Now included in the program.
- Temporary resident permit – Free of charge.
What Has Changed?
- No more free visa applications from outside Canada – If you are outside Canada and need a visitor visa (TRV), regular fees apply.
- No more fee waivers for temporary resident permit (TRP) requests outside Canada – This benefit expired on October 27, 2024.
- Priority processing instructions updated – Applications are still being processed quickly, but some rules have changed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. I’m in Canada and from Sudan. Do I need to pay for my work or study permit?
No! If you are a Sudanese national in Canada, you can still apply for work or study permits for free under these special measures.
2. My family fled Sudan and is now in Canada. Can they get permanent residence?
Yes, if they left Sudan on or after April 15, 2023 and arrived in Canada before July 15, 2023, they can apply for permanent residence under the family class for free.
3. Can I still apply for a free visitor visa (TRV) if I’m outside Canada?
No, the fee waiver for visitor visas expired on October 27, 2024. You will need to pay the regular visa fee.
4. What should I do if my temporary resident status in Canada is expiring?
You can apply to extend your status for free under these measures.
5. How long will these special measures be available?
These benefits have been extended until October 27, 2025.
Final Thoughts
If you or your family are affected by the Sudan conflict, these measures can help you stay in Canada, work, study, or even apply for permanent residence at no cost. Make sure to apply before the deadline!
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