Greece to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Last updated: January, 2026
Are you planning to sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from Greece to Canada? You may be wondering whether there are any Greece-specific hurdles to watch for.
The short answer is that Greece has very few country-specific requirements, which means applications are usually straightforward—but delays can still happen when applicants underestimate document consistency and translation accuracy.
Based on IRCC’s Greece instructions and the most common Greece-related oversights, here is exactly what you need to prepare to avoid preventable delays.
With complete civil documents, accurate police certificates, and clean certified translations, Greece-based sponsorship applications generally move forward smoothly with minimal follow-up.
Between 2016 and 2025, our Toronto immigration consultants assisted 125 clients from Greece, so we know exactly where Greece-based applications tend to slow down—and how to prevent it. If you’d like a full overview, you can visit our Spousal Sponsorship page, review our spousal sponsorship fees, and book a consultation for personalized guidance based on your situation.
Country-Specific Documents
Additional forms for residents
There are no extra country-specific forms required for residents of Greece.
This means you only need to complete the standard sponsorship and permanent residence forms that apply to your relationship category.
Greece – document instructions
IRCC currently lists no special document instructions for Greece.
However, files can still be delayed when:
- Civil documents are missing pages
- Scans are unclear or incomplete
- Names or dates don’t match across documents and forms
Even without special instructions, documents must be complete, legible, and consistent.
The Hidden Hurdle
Greece does not have unusual police certificate rules, but applicants must still follow IRCC’s standard requirements.
To avoid issues:
- Obtain the correct Greek police certificate as outlined by IRCC
- Ensure it covers the required time period based on residence history
- Be prepared to submit additional police certificates if the applicant lived in other countries for 6+ months since age 18
If the police certificate is issued in Greek, a certified translation is required.
Translation Requirements
Greek civil documents are typically issued in Greek. If a document is not in English or French, you must submit:
- the original document, plus
- a certified translation that meets IRCC requirements
Pay close attention to:
- Name spelling and transliteration
- Consistent dates and place names across documents and translations
Minor translation inconsistencies are one of the most common causes of clarification requests in Greece-based files.
