Move From Djibouti to Canada With Licensed Immigration Consultants
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Choosing to immigrate to Canada is an important and personal decision. RightWay Canada Immigration Services supports individuals and families in Djibouti 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 53 clients from Djibouti 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.
Djibouti to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants applying for spousal sponsorship from Djibouti must follow the country-specific IRCC instructions alongside the standard sponsorship application checklist. These instructions identify the additional local forms and supporting documents that may be required for an application involving Djiboutian nationals.
For Djibouti applicants, the country-specific requirements include additional IMM forms, military service records where applicable, and extra identity photo requirements for applicants living in Djibouti.
Required Forms
Applicants from Djibouti must complete the following country-specific forms where applicable:
- Supplementary Information – Your Travels [IMM 5562]
- Required for the principal applicant.
- Required for all family members included in the application who are 18 years old or older.
- Details of Military Service [IMM 5546]
- Required for anyone included in the application who has ever:
- held a high-ranking or senior official government position, or
- served in the military, army, defence, or police unit, including National Service.
- Required for anyone included in the application who has ever:
If IMM 5546 applies, submit a copy of all pages of the person’s military card or booklet, including blank pages.
Identity Documents
If the applicant lives in Djibouti, they must submit 3 additional identity photos for:
- the principal applicant
- all family members included in the application
This means a total of 5 photos per person.
Djibouti to Canada Study Permit
Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Djibouti must follow the Nairobi visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Nairobi Visa Office Additional Document Checklist, which is used together with the standard Canada study permit checklist.
For Djibouti applicants, the local requirements focus on a one-page study plan, bank and source-of-funds records, sponsor and legal status documents, government or military employment details, student records, and evidence of ties where applicable.
Required Forms
Djibouti study permit applicants must follow the Nairobi Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist and locally listed forms include:
- Nairobi Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5839
- Bank Verification Consent Form
Study Plan
Djibouti 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
- what research the applicant has done into studies 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
If the applicant has been out of full-time education for more than two years, they must provide a curriculum vitae or resumé.
Financial Documents
Djibouti study permit applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses.
Required financial documents include:
- copies of bank statements covering the past four months
- a signed Bank Verification Consent Form
- documents showing the source of any lump-sum deposits
- additional documents showing a reliable source of funds
If a parent or sponsor is supporting the studies, the applicant must include a letter of undertaking and financial documents from the parent or sponsor.
If a third person is sponsoring the studies, that person must provide:
- bank statements with bank verification consent
- employment records
- documents showing the source of funds
- a letter with current contact information explaining why they will finance the studies
- details of any previous financial support provided to the applicant
- proof of relationship, if the sponsor is a relative
If the third-party sponsor is in Canada, the applicant must also provide proof of the sponsor’s legal status in Canada and a copy of the summary page of the sponsor’s most recent Canada Revenue Agency income tax statement.
Employment Records
Applicants who were or are employed by any government, military, or police service must provide the corresponding employment table.
The employment table should include sufficient details about the applicant’s duties.
Incomplete or vague responses may delay processing.
Applicants may also provide family, financial, employment, or property-ties documents to support their return to their country of residence after their stay.
Student Records
Applicants from Djibouti must provide evidence of current or previous post-secondary studies.
Required student records include:
- copies of transcripts from any post-secondary educational institution attended
- copies of certificates, diplomas, or degrees granted by any post-secondary educational institution attended
If the applicant does not live in their country of citizenship, they must also provide evidence of current immigration status, such as a work permit or temporary stay permit.
Djibouti to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Djibouti must follow the Nairobi Visa Office Instructions, IMM 5880, alongside the standard temporary resident visa requirements. These regional instructions apply to Djibouti and several other East African countries; IRCC does not publish a separate Djibouti-only checklist.
For Djibouti applicants, the checklist may require document-verification consent and certified translations. It outlines CAN+ eligibility, financial evidence for self-funded or sponsored travel, and additional documents for business trips, official visits, students, family members, and children travelling without both parents.
Visa Office
IRCC does not publish a separate Djibouti-only visitor visa checklist.
Djibouti is covered under the Nairobi Visa Office Instructions, which apply to:
- Djibouti
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Somalia
- South Sudan
These are regional visa-office instructions, not Djibouti-only instructions.
Document Rules
The Nairobi checklist includes a Consent to verification of documents form.
The checklist also says that documents not in English or French must include a certified translation.
Applicants are asked to submit photocopies for the listed supporting documents. The checklist notes that documents will not be returned after processing.
Financial Documents
The Nairobi checklist gives specific financial-document examples.
For applicants paying for their own trip, the checklist lists:
- bank statements or bank book for the past three months
- employment letter
- pay slips
- proof of pension
- business registration
- proof of investments
If another person is paying for the trip, the checklist asks for:
- signed letter from the person paying
- copy of that person’s passport or other official photo identification
- bank certificate showing sufficient funds
- explanation of the relationship
- documents dated within three months of the application date
Specific Situations
The Nairobi checklist includes some situation-specific document items.
For business travel, the checklist lists:
- business registration
- financial documents
- official invitation from Canadian business contacts
- Canadian contact details
- purpose and length of trip
- funding arrangements
For a conference, training, or official visit, the checklist lists:
- mission order or verbal note
- employer letter stamped, signed, and dated within the current month
- official invitation from Canadian contacts
- conference registration proof
- proof of financial support for travel, transportation, and expenses in Canada
For children travelling alone or with only one parent, the checklist lists:
- consent letter
- photo identification with signature for the non-accompanying parent or parents
- child’s birth certificate
