Dominican Republic to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Last updated: January, 2026
Sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic does not have extra country-specific IRCC forms or special document instructions listed, but you still need to follow the country page carefully and prepare certified translations for any documents that aren’t in English or French.
Based on the Dominican Republic country-specific section you provided, here’s what applies.
From 2016 to 2025, our Toronto immigration consultants assisted 103 clients from the Dominican Republic, and the main advantage with DR cases is that the country-specific requirements are relatively light—as long as you don’t overlook the basics. In the Dominican Republic, the country-specific requirements are minimal (no extra forms and no special document instructions), so the best approach is to follow IRCC’s standard process carefully, be ready for biometrics after you apply, and include certified translations whenever documents aren’t in English or French.
If you’d like a full overview, you can visit our Spousal Sponsorship page, review our spousal sponsorship fees, and book a consultation for more personalized guidance based on your situation.
Country-Specific Documents
Additional forms for residents
- There are no extra forms for the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic – document instructions
- There are currently no special instructions for documents for the Dominican Republic.
The Hidden Hurdle
Biometrics
In most cases, applicants must give biometrics (fingerprints and a photo) after applying. Plan for this as a post-submission step once IRCC issues instructions.
Translations
If any document is not in English or French, include:
- the original document, plus
- a certified translation
Keep names, dates, and document details consistent between the original and the translation to avoid clarification requests.
Top Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming “no special instructions” means you can be loose with document preparation
- Trying to complete biometrics before applying (in most cases, biometrics are given after submission)
- Submitting documents in Spanish without a certified translation (when required)
