Move From Haiti 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 Haiti 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 131 clients from Haiti 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.
Haiti to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants applying for spousal sponsorship from Haiti must follow the country-specific IRCC instructions alongside the standard sponsorship application checklist. These instructions clarify whether additional local forms are needed and set out document requirements that apply to Haitian nationals.
For Haiti applicants, no extra country-specific forms are required. However, Haitian nationals and included family members must provide front-and-back copies of the civil documents specified in the country instructions.
Country-Specific Documents
There are no extra country-specific forms required for Haiti.
Civil Documents
If the applicant is a Haitian national, the applicant and all family members included in the application must provide front-and-back copies of the required civil documents.
For all applicable civil documents, provide:
- extracts from the National Archives
- original certificates
This applies to:
- birth certificates
- death certificates
- marriage or divorce certificates
- actes de reconnaissance
- baptism certificates issued by the diocese or the Ministère des Cultes
Haiti to Canada Study Permit
IRCC does not currently provide a separate Haiti-specific study permit checklist, visa office checklist, or local document instructions. Applicants from Haiti should therefore follow the standard IRCC study permit requirements and provide all supporting documents relevant to their studies, finances, and individual circumstances.
IRCC statistics show continued interest in Canadian education among Haitian citizens. 935 study permits were issued in 2021, 1,495 in 2022, 2,345 in 2023, 1,915 in 2024, and 2,440 in 2025. An additional 1,040 study permits were recorded from January to June 2026.
These figures reflect the established presence of Haitian students in Canada’s international education system. Applicants should ensure that their study plans, financial resources, and supporting documents are clearly presented and meet all applicable IRCC requirements.
Haiti to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Haiti must follow the Mexico City Visa Office Instructions for Haiti, IMM 5656, alongside the standard temporary resident visa requirements. Unlike regional visa-office checklists, these instructions are written specifically for Haiti applicants.
For Haiti applicants, documents in English or French are accepted. Documents in other languages require certified translations, and applicants submitting through a Visa Application Centre must provide the VAC Consent Form. The checklist outlines financial evidence for self-funded or sponsored travel, plus documents for business travel, short-term study, transit, and family visits.
Visa Office
IRCC provides a Haiti-specific visa-office checklist.
For visitor visa applications from Haiti, the official visa-office document available through IRCC is the Mexico City Visa Office Instructions for Haiti, IMM 5656 E (12-2018).
These instructions are written for Haiti applicants.
Document Rules
The Haiti checklist says that documents are accepted in English and French.
Documents in other languages must include a certified translation.
If the application is submitted at a Visa Application Centre, the checklist lists the VAC Consent Form.
Financial Documents
The Haiti checklist gives specific financial-document examples.
For applicants paying for their own trip, the checklist lists:
- bank statements or bank book covering the past three months
- employment letter
- pay slips
- proof of pension
- business registration
- investments
If another person is paying for the trip, the checklist asks for:
- letter signed by the person paying
- photocopy 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 Haiti checklist includes some situation-specific document items.
For business travel, the checklist lists an employer letter that explains the purpose of the trip and includes the names and addresses of the companies or contacts the applicant will visit.
For study in Canada for less than six months, the checklist lists a copy of the letter of acceptance from the Canadian school.
For transit through Canada for less than 48 hours, the checklist lists:
- copy of the itinerary
- visa for the destination country, if applicable
For applicants visiting a friend or relative, the checklist lists an invitation letter with the inviter’s full name and date of birth.
