Palestinian Authority (Gaza) to Canada Spousal Sponsorship

Last updated: January, 2026

Sponsoring your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from Gaza? Due to the complex security environment, IRCC has extremely strict rules regarding Travel History and Document Formats.

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Country-Specific Documents

Travel History (IMM 5562): Required for the principal applicant and all family members aged 18+.
Military Service (IMM 5546): Mandatory for anyone who has served in the military, police, security forces, or held a government position.

Requirement: You must submit a full copy of the military card or booklet, including all blank pages.

Required Civil Documents

IRCC has unique formatting rules for Palestinian documents.

Marriage Certificates: IRCC requires the Manual (Non-Computerized) Marriage Certificate.
- Warning: If you have a modern computerized certificate, you must also submit the original handwritten marriage contract/certificate. The computerized version alone is often rejected.
Passport History (5 Years): Unlike other regions, you must submit a full copy of all passports used in the last 5 years.
- Scan Requirement: You must scan every page, including blank pages, entry/exit stamps, and visas.

National ID (Hawiya): You must provide a clear color copy of the Palestinian Identity Card (Hawiya).

Police Certificates (PCC)

Police Certificate: Applicants aged 18+ must provide the Certificate of Non-Conviction (Certificate of Good Conduct).
- Issuing Authority: This is issued by the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Justice.
- Note: If you cannot obtain this due to the current situation, you must upload a detailed Letter of Explanation describing your efforts.