Ukraine to Canada Spousal Sponsorship

Last updated: January, 2026

Sponsoring your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from Ukraine? While Ukraine generally follows standard IRCC rules and doesn’t have additional country-specific requirements, the ongoing geopolitical situation means Identity and Military documents are scrutinized closely.

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Country-Specific Documents

Due to the war and mobilization laws, military records are highly sensitive.

Male Applicants (18-60): While there isn’t a unique “Ukraine-only” form, you must be extremely accurate on Schedule A (IMM 5669) regarding military service.
Documents: If applicable, submit a copy of the Military ID (Viyiskoviy kvitok) or proof of exemption/deferral. Discrepancies here can lead to long security screening delays.

Required Civil Documents

Ukraine has two types of passports. You must be clear about which one you are submitting.

Internal Passport: If the applicant has the old blue booklet (Pasport) or the new ID Card (ID-kartka), provide a clear copy.
- Note: If using the old booklet, scan all pages (even blank ones) to show residency stamps (Propiska).
Passport for Travel Abroad: Submit the bio-page of the valid international passport.
Marriage Certificate: You must submit the official Civil Marriage Certificate (Svidoctvo pro shlyub).
- Clarification: A church certificate (Vinchannia) is not legally binding in Ukraine. Submit it only as “Proof of Relationship” (evidence of the wedding ceremony), not as the official marriage document.

Police Certificates (PCC)

Requirement: Applicants aged 18+ must provide a Police Clearance Certificate.
How to Obtain: You can often obtain this digitally via the Diia portal or the Ministry of Internal Affairs website.