Saint (st.) Lucia to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Last updated: January, 2026
If you’re sponsoring a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from St. Lucia, the process is relatively straightforward compared to many other countries. There are no country-specific forms or document instructions beyond the standard IRCC requirements, which means most delays tend to come from general application issues rather than St. Lucia–specific rules.
Here’s what to know when preparing a St. Lucia–based application.
With St. Lucia, the country-specific requirements are minimal (no extra forms and no special document instructions). 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.
Our Toronto immigration consultants assisted several clients from St. Lucia, so we know exactly where St. Lucia–based applications tend to get stuck—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
- There are no additional country-specific forms required for residents of St. Lucia.
- The Supplementary Information – Your Travels (IMM 5562) form is only required if it applies, based on the standard IRCC rules—not because of St. Lucia.
As always, ensure that travel history (if required) is consistent across all forms and passport stamps.
Required Civil Documents
There are no special document instructions for St. Lucia.
- Standard civil documents such as birth certificates and marriage certificates are accepted as issued, provided they are clear, complete, and legible.
Even without special rules, it’s important that:
- Names, dates, and places match across all documents
- Scans are clear and show the full document
Any document not in English or French is accompanied by a compliant translation
The Hidden Hurdle
Consistency Still Matters
Although St. Lucia does not have extra requirements, IRCC officers will still carefully review:
- Identity consistency across passports, birth certificates, and marriage records
- Relationship timelines across forms and supporting evidence
- Gaps or inconsistencies in personal history or travel history
Most follow-up requests in St. Lucia cases arise from general completeness or clarity issues, not country-specific concerns.
Biometrics
In most cases, the applicant will be required to provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo) after the application is submitted. Instructions will be issued by IRCC once processing begins.
