Palestinian Authority (West Bank) to Canada Spousal Sponsorship

Last updated: January, 2026

Sponsoring your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from the West Bank? While the forms are standard, IRCC has strict requirements regarding Travel History, Passports, and Civil Registration.

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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.

Passport History (5 Years): 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.
Marriage Certificates: IRCC generally requires the Manual (Non-Computerized) Marriage Certificate issued by the Religious Court (Sharia or Church).
- Note: Ensure this document is authenticated by the Palestinian Authority (Ministry of Justice/Foreign Affairs).
Divorce Certificates: Must be the final divorce decree from the Religious Court, duly authenticated.
National ID (Hawiya): You must provide a clear color copy of the Palestinian Identity Card (Hawiya).