Move From Australia to Canada With Licensed Immigration Consultants
Last updated:
Choosing to immigrate to Canada is an important and personal decision. RightWay Canada Immigration Services supports individuals and families in Australia who are pursuing permanent residence, study or work opportunities, family reunification or another Canadian immigration pathway. Our role is to make the process clearer, more manageable and carefully prepared from the beginning.
Our team of licensed Canadian immigration consultants is regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and works in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. Since 2016, RightWay Canada has assisted 250 clients from Australia and earned multiple industry recognitions, along with a strong reputation reflected in positive client reviews.
Every immigration case is different. We take the time to understand each applicant’s circumstances and goals, assess the available options and provide clear guidance on eligibility, required documents and the steps ahead. Our support goes beyond completing forms, helping applicants approach the process with greater clarity and confidence. Book a consultation with a licensed immigration consultant to discuss your individual situation. Information about our services and pricing is available on our fees page.
Australia to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants from Australia do not have additional Australia-specific IRCC forms or special country-specific document requirements for spousal sponsorship. Applications should therefore follow the standard IRCC spousal sponsorship instructions and document checklist, with careful attention to complete identity and civil-status documents, required translations and clear evidence supporting the relationship.
Canada’s spousal sponsorship program allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence. IRCC assesses the sponsor’s eligibility, the genuineness of the relationship and the sponsored applicant’s admissibility before making a final decision.
IRCC permanent residence statistics show that 1,485 Australian citizens were admitted to Canada as sponsored spouses or partners from 2023 through May 2026. This included 550 admissions in 2023, 425 in 2024, 335 in 2025 and 175 from January to May 2026.
Australia to Canada Citizenship by Descent
A person born in Australia may already have Canadian citizenship by descent if at least one parent was a Canadian citizen at the time of their birth. This situation may come from families with close ties across two countries that share long-standing migration, education, Commonwealth, and professional connections. A Canadian parent may have lived in Australia for work, study, marriage, military service, or long-term residence before having children there.
Canada and Australia have long-standing migration, education, family, and Commonwealth ties, with many people building lives across both countries. For some Australia-born children and adults, those family ties may already include a legal connection to Canada through a Canadian parent.
In these cases, the person is usually not applying to become Canadian. They are applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate to prove citizenship they may already have. This certificate can be important for a Canadian passport, future relocation to Canada, children’s citizenship questions, or family situations where Bill C-3 has made an older Canadian connection worth reviewing again.
Australia to Canada Study Permit
Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Australia must follow the Sydney visa office instructions in addition to the standard study permit checklist. These instructions are listed in the Sydney Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5979.
For Australia applicants, IMM 5979 includes instructions on proof of immigration status where applicable, a one-page study plan, post-secondary academic records, and police certificates for applicants aged 18 or older.
Required Forms
Australia study permit applicants must follow the Sydney Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist:
- Sydney Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5979
Legal Status
Applicants must provide proof of immigration status if they do not live in their country of citizenship.
Required documents may include:
- permanent residence card
- temporary stay permit
- work permit
- study permit
This requirement applies only when the applicant is applying from a country where they are not a citizen.
Study Plan
Australia applicants must provide a one-page study plan.
The study plan should explain:
- why the applicant wants to study in Canada in the accepted program
- the applicant’s overall educational goal
- why the applicant is not pursuing a similar program in the country of residence or citizenship
- how the program will improve employment opportunities in the country of residence or citizenship
- what ties the applicant has to the country of residence or citizenship
Student Records
Post-secondary applicants from Australia must provide academic records listed by the Sydney visa office.
Required student records include:
- copies of all college or university diplomas granted
- transcripts for all college or university programs
These documents apply to post-secondary study history.
Police Records
Applicants aged 18 or older must provide police certificates.
Police certificates are required for each country or territory where the applicant has lived for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.
Australia to Canada Visitor Visa
Australian citizens travelling to Canada with a valid Australian passport generally do not need a Canadian visitor visa. When travelling to or transiting through Canada by air, they normally need an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
For applicants in Australia who do require a Canadian visitor visa, IRCC provides the Sydney Visa Office Instructions under IMM 5891. This checklist applies to temporary resident visa applications processed under the Sydney visa office and provides additional document instructions for applicants who require a visa.
Travel requirements depend on citizenship, passport type, and method of travel. Australian citizens entering Canada by land or sea generally do not need an eTA, but they must carry a valid passport and meet Canada’s entry requirements.
