Move From the Guinea-Bissau to Canada With Licensed Immigration Consultants
Choosing to immigrate to Canada is an important and personal decision. RightWay Canada Immigration Services supports individuals and families in Guinea-Bissau 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 assisted a number of clients from Guinea-Bissau 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.
Guinea-Bissau to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants applying for spousal sponsorship from Guinea-Bissau must follow the country-specific IRCC instructions alongside the standard sponsorship application checklist. These instructions identify the additional forms and supporting documents that may be required for an application involving Guinea-Bissau nationals.
For Guinea-Bissau applicants, the requirements include IMM 5562 for travel history, IMM 5546 for certain applicants with a senior government, military, defence, police, or National Service history, and military card or booklet copies where applicable. Additional documents are also required when a child’s birth certificate was not issued at the time of birth.
Required Forms
Applicants from Guinea-Bissau 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, applicants must also submit a copy of all pages of the person’s military card or booklet, including blank pages.
Children’s Documents
If a child’s birth certificate issued by Guinea-Bissau was not issued at the time of birth, applicants must submit copies of:
- the supplementary judgment;
- another official document naming the parents;
- school documents listing the parents, if available;
- the household registry.
If school documents listing the parents cannot be obtained, applicants should provide an explanation.
Guinea-Bissau to Canada Study Permit
Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Guinea-Bissau must follow the Dakar visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Dakar Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5826, which is used together with the standard Canada study permit checklist.
For Guinea-Bissau applicants, IMM 5826 focuses on proof of current or previous studies, a one-page study plan, detailed proof of funds and source-of-funds documents, third-party financial support where applicable, scholarship or financial-award documents, and additional documents for minor children.
Required Forms
Guinea-Bissau study permit applicants must follow the Dakar Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist:
IMM 5826 is used alongside the standard study permit checklist and explains the additional documents required under the Dakar visa office instructions.
If someone has assisted the applicant with the application and is being appointed as a representative, the Use of Representative Form — IMM 5476 must also be completed.
IMM 5826 also recommends submitting study permit applications before June 15 for the September session, October 15 for the January session, and February 15 for the May session.
Student Records
Guinea-Bissau applicants must provide proof of their current or previous studies.
Applicants should provide copies of:
- transcripts from post-secondary educational institutions they currently attend or previously attended
- certificates received from post-secondary institutions
- diplomas received from post-secondary institutions
- degrees received from post-secondary institutions
These documents should show the applicant’s educational background and support the proposed study program in Canada.
Study Plan
Guinea-Bissau applicants must provide a one-page study plan.
The study plan should explain:
- why the applicant wants to study in Canada in the program where they were accepted
- the applicant’s overall educational goal
- why the applicant is not pursuing a similar program in their country of residence
- what research the applicant has done into studies in their country of residence or citizenship
- how the Canadian 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 should also provide a CV or résumé.
For a minor applicant, the study plan should explain why they want to study in Canada and provide information about the immigration status of their parents or guardians in their current country of residence.
Financial Documents
Guinea-Bissau study permit applicants must provide proof that they have sufficient funds to cover the applicable costs of studying in Canada.
Applicants must provide documents showing their financial ability to support the proposed studies, including:
- bank statements covering at least four months
- documents explaining the source of any large lump-sum deposits
- additional documents showing a reliable source of funds
- a letter of undertaking and financial documents from a parent or sponsor
If someone other than the applicant is providing financial support, that person should provide:
- bank statements
- employment records
- documents showing the source of the funds
- a letter with current contact information explaining why they are financing the applicant’s studies
- information about their relationship to the applicant, previous financial support provided, number of dependants, and amount of support, where applicable
- proof of the relationship if the sponsor is a relative
- a copy of their passport or national identity card
If the third-party sponsor is in Canada, they must also provide proof of their legal status in Canada and a copy of the summary page of their most recent Canada Revenue Agency income tax assessment.
Scholarships, financial assistance, or awards from a government or other funding agency must be documented on official letterhead showing the full amount, duration, and any applicable conditions.
Minor Children
If minor children are included in the application, Guinea-Bissau applicants must provide the applicable supporting documents.
These include:
- a birth certificate for each minor child
- a signed Non-Accompanying Parent’s Authorization letter where applicable
- a copy of government-issued identification containing the non-accompanying parent’s signature, such as a passport or national identity card
- current contact information for the non-accompanying parent
These documents apply where minor children are part of the application and the circumstances described in IMM 5826 apply.
Guinea-Bissau to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Guinea-Bissau must follow the Dakar visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Dakar Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5865, which is used together with the standard Canada visitor visa requirements.
For Guinea-Bissau applicants, IMM 5865 focuses on previous passports, birth and relationship documents, proof of funds, employment or academic documents, the purpose of the proposed visit, Family Information Form requirements, additional background forms where applicable, and supporting documents for business travellers and minor children.
Required Forms and Identity Documents
Guinea-Bissau visitor visa applicants must follow the Dakar Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for temporary resident visas.
Country-specific checklist and locally listed forms include:
- Dakar Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5865
- Family Information Form — IMM 5707, which must be completed by each applicant, including adults and children
- Schedule 1: Application for Temporary Residence — IMM 5257 SCH1, only if the applicant answered “yes” to any background information questions on the application form
- IMM 5546 or IMM 0150 if the applicant has served in the police or military
- IMM 0149 if the applicant has held a government position
Applicants must also provide:
- copies of all pages of previous passports as proof of travel history
- a copy of their birth certificate extract
A birth attestation is not accepted.
If applicable, applicants must also provide a copy of their marriage certificate or Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union — IMM 5409.
Documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Financial Documents
Guinea-Bissau applicants paying for their own trip must provide proof that they have sufficient funds to cover their travel and expenses in Canada.
Applicants should provide:
- original personal bank statements covering the previous six months
- pay slips covering the previous six months
If the applicant owns a business, supporting financial documents may include:
- business registration certificates
- tax returns
- certificates of qualification
- business financial statements
- original commercial bank statements covering the previous six months
If a third party is paying for the trip, that person may provide supporting financial documents such as:
- a letter confirming financial responsibility for the applicant’s stay
- recent personal bank statements
- an employment contract showing salary
- pay slips
- term-deposit statements showing the person’s name, account balance, and date the account was opened
The person providing financial support must also provide a copy of their photo identification, such as a passport or national identity card.
Employment, Business and Student Documents
Employed Guinea-Bissau applicants must provide a letter from their current employer and pay slips covering the previous six months.
The employer letter must be dated no more than two months before the application is submitted and should include:
- the applicant’s occupation
- salary and allowances
- years of service
- authorization for leave covering the proposed trip to Canada
Entrepreneurs and self-employed applicants should provide documents relating to their business activity, including:
- financial statements for the previous two years
- letters patent
- business licences
- other relevant business documents
Applicants travelling to Canada for business purposes should also provide documents supporting the business purpose of the trip. These may include:
- documents showing the applicant’s business contacts and intentions in Canada
- proof of the relationship with Canadian businesses
- an invitation from the Canadian business contact explaining the purpose and duration of the visit
- a letter from the applicant’s employer explaining the purpose of the trip, employment details, approved leave, and who will cover the travel costs
- the applicant’s travel itinerary
- proof of funds from the person or organization paying the travel costs
Applicants who are currently studying must provide proof of their current studies, such as:
- a recent enrolment letter
- transcripts from the educational institution they attend
Purpose of Travel and Invitation Documents
Guinea-Bissau applicants must provide a letter explaining the purpose of their proposed trip to Canada.
Depending on the purpose of travel, supporting documents may include:
- details of the itinerary, including the length of stay and destinations in Canada
- provisional airline or hotel reservations
- a letter of invitation from the person or business being visited showing the date, duration, purpose of the visit, and contact information
Providing information about the host’s immigration status in Canada is voluntary.
If the host chooses to provide this information, relevant documents may include:
- a landing document
- Canadian citizenship certificate
- Canadian passport bio-data page
- study or work permit
- Permanent Resident Card
If the host will pay the applicant’s travel, accommodation, or living expenses, this should be stated in the invitation letter.
If the Canadian host is a blood relative, the applicant must also provide proof of the relationship, such as birth certificates or a family booklet. Attestations are not accepted as proof of relationship.
Applicants travelling for a seminar, trade show, or conference must provide the applicable invitation, registration, hotel, employer, itinerary, and financial-support documents required for the proposed visit.
Minor Children
For minor children travelling with only one parent or without a parent, Guinea-Bissau applicants must provide the applicable supporting documents.
These may include:
- the child’s passport
- the child’s birth certificate
- the birth certificates of both parents
- notarized permission to travel from the non-accompanying parent, where applicable
- custody documents, where applicable
- identification showing the signature of the non-accompanying parent
A minor travelling alone or with an adult other than a parent must also provide the applicable notarized authorization documents from the parent or legal guardian.
Children must have their own passports and, where applicable, a letter from their school confirming that they are on vacation.
