Brazilian applicants · Canada
Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada) for Brazilian citizens
Permanent residence sponsorship of spouses, common-law partners, or conjugal partners by Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Processing time
- Typically 12 months.
- Government fees
- CAD 1,205 (principal) including RPRF.
- Typical duration
- Permanent residence.
- Sponsor required
- No
- Leads to settlement
- Yes
Bilateral context
No nationality-specific treaty frameworks apply to this combination.
Consular processing: Applicable consular post in origin country
Tourist entry vs. this route
Brazilian nationals require a visa for any entry into Canada. The Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada) is one of the routes available; tourist entry is a separate application.
Visa overview
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner for permanent residence. Two streams: inland (applicant already in Canada) and outland (consular processing).
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Sponsor is Canadian citizen or PR.
- ✓Genuine relationship evidence.
- ✓No minimum income for spousal sponsorship (unlike parent sponsorship).
Common blockers
- !Sponsor undertaking bankruptcy or previous sponsorship default.
- !Insufficient relationship evidence.
Typical evidence
- ·Marriage certificate or cohabitation history.
- ·Photos, communications, joint finances.
Application pathway
Choose inland vs outland
Inland lets applicant apply for open work permit; outland typically faster.
Submit sponsorship + PR application together
Combined package.
Biometrics and interview if required
Decision typically within 12 months.
Land as PR
Inland applicants may already be in Canada.
Other Canada routes covered for Brazilian applicants
Comparable routes in other destinations
Frequently asked questions
Are Brazilian citizens eligible for the Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada)?+
Eligibility for the Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada) is set by IRCC and is not nationality-restricted. See the criteria below for the published requirements.
Where do Brazilian applicants typically file the Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada)?+
Applicable consular post in origin country. Specific intake (online portal, biometrics centre, or in-country lodgement) is determined by IRCC — confirm the current intake channel on the primary source linked above before filing.
Do Brazilian applicants need a tourist visa for Canada as well?+
Brazilian nationals require a visa for any entry into Canada. The Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada) is one of the routes available; tourist entry is a separate application.
Is there a minimum income for spousal sponsorship?+
No. Spousal and common-law partner sponsorship does not have a minimum income requirement. Parent and grandparent sponsorship does.