International Adoption
🇨🇦 Canada visas · Family
What it is
A pathway for Canadian citizens to obtain citizenship or permanent residence for a child adopted abroad.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- Permanent residence or citizenship
- Application fee
- Varies
- Processing time
- Varies
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- Child must be adopted abroad by a Canadian citizen
- Adoption must meet Canadian provincial/territorial requirements
- Child must meet immigration admissibility requirements
- Application for citizenship or permanent residence must be submitted
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 26 June 2026.