Kuwait to Canada Spousal Sponsorship

Last updated: January, 2026

Sponsoring your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from Kuwait? This is a high-complexity region handled by the Abu Dhabi Visa Office (or Ankara). The forms are mandatory, and obtaining a Police Certificate can be extremely difficult if the applicant has already left the country.

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Country-Specific Documents

Kuwait has explicit triggers for additional forms.

Travel History (IMM 5562): Mandatory. The principal applicant and all family members aged 18+ must complete this form.
Military Service (IMM 5546): Mandatory if the applicant has held a high-ranking government position or served in the military, police, or National Service.
- Requirement: Submit a copy of all pages of the military card or booklet, including blank pages.

Required Civil Documents

Divorce: If you got a divorce in Kuwait, IRCC is very specific. You must submit a copy of:
- The “Final Irrevocable Divorce”; or
- The “Final Divorce Judgment.”
- Warning: A revocable divorce (first/second Talaq) is often not accepted until it is finalized.

Police Certificates (PCC)

Requirement: Applicants aged 18+ must provide a Non-Conviction Certificate.
If you are in Kuwait: You can apply via the Ministry of Interior (General Department of Criminal Evidence) or the Sahel app. Requires fingerprints.
If you have LEFT Kuwait: This is a major hurdle. You generally need a Request Letter from the Canadian Embassy to apply.
- Strategy: Submit your application without the certificate, include a Letter of Explanation asking IRCC for a request letter, and wait for their instruction.