Move From Indonesia 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 Indonesia 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 108 clients from Indonesia 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.
Indonesia to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants from Indonesia do not have additional Indonesia-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 490 Indonesian citizens were admitted to Canada as sponsored spouses or partners from 2023 through May 2026. This included 145 admissions in 2023, 135 in 2024, 145 in 2025 and 65 from January to May 2026.
Indonesia to Canada Study Permit
Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Indonesia must follow the Jakarta visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Jakarta Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5864, which is used together with the standard Canada study permit checklist.
For Indonesia applicants, IMM 5864 focuses on passport and immigration-status documents, academic records, a one-page study plan, six months of financial history, source-of-funds evidence, parent or sponsor income documents, employment records where applicable, and IELTS Academic results from the last year.
Required Forms
Indonesia study permit applicants must follow the Jakarta Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist:
IMM 5864 is used alongside the standard study permit checklist. It does not replace the general study permit requirements.
Applicants should provide their original valid passport or travel document. The document should remain valid for the duration of the proposed studies, contain at least two blank pages and have at least six months of validity remaining.
Applicants who are not living in their country of citizenship should also provide a copy of the immigration document authorizing their stay in the country where they currently reside. This may include a permanent or temporary stay permit, work permit or study permit showing its issue and expiry dates.
Study Plan and Records
Indonesia study permit applicants should provide academic documents showing their most recent education.
Applicants should include:
- their most recent diploma, degree or school certificate; and
- transcripts.
Applicants must also submit a one-page study plan explaining:
- why they want to study in Canada in the program to which they have been accepted;
- their overall educational goal;
- why they are not pursuing a similar program in Indonesia or in their country of residence or citizenship; and
- how the program may improve their employment opportunities in Indonesia or in their country of residence or citizenship.
The study plan should also address any gaps in the applicant’s education or career history. Applicants who have been out of full-time education for more than two years should also provide a CV, as required by IMM 5864.
Financial Evidence
Indonesia study permit applicants should provide evidence of accumulated funds supported by at least six months of financial history.
Applicants should include:
- a bank book or bank statement showing the current account balance and transaction history for the previous six months;
- a written explanation of the source of the funds; and
- documents supporting any other assets, where applicable, such as investments, rental income, pension income, business transactions or similar financial records.
The application should also include evidence of the applicant’s parents’ income or employment. This may include an employment letter for each parent or income tax documents for the previous two years.
If a parent owns all or part of a business, applicants should provide the business registration or licence documents, business tax assessments for the previous two years, and audited financial statements or capital verification reports for the most recent fiscal year.
When someone other than a parent is providing financial support, the same financial information should be submitted for that person. The applicant should also provide a written explanation of why the person is offering financial support and proof of their relationship, where applicable.
Employment, Funding and Language Results
Employed applicants should provide employment letters and income tax documents for the previous two years.
The employment letter should include:
- the employer’s name, address, telephone number and email address;
- the applicant’s date of hire;
- the applicant’s position;
- their current salary; and
- any bonuses or additional income, where applicable.
Applicants receiving funding or a scholarship from a Canadian educational institution or another organization should provide an original letter explaining the amount and type of funding they will receive during each year of the proposed study program.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to provide IELTS Academic results as evidence of their language proficiency and to confirm that they meet the educational institution’s language requirements. The test should have been completed within the previous year.
Indonesia to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Indonesia must follow the Jakarta Visa Office Instructions, IMM 5870, alongside the standard temporary resident visa requirements. These visa-office instructions set out local document, identity, translation, and financial-evidence requirements for applications made from Indonesia.
For Indonesia applicants, the checklist may require IMM 5707, passports and previous passports, proof of immigration status where applicable, and a Family Card (Kartu Keluarga). It outlines CAN+ eligibility, financial evidence, work and study documents, and additional items for transit, seafarers, returning students or workers, and travel-purpose evidence such as an itinerary, invitation, or conference registration.
Visa Office
IRCC does not publish a separate Indonesia-only visitor visa checklist.
For visitor visa applications from Indonesia, IRCC’s current visitor visa flow shows the Jakarta Visa Office Instructions, IMM 5870 E (03-2019).
These instructions are tied to the Jakarta visa office, so they are visa-office instructions rather than Indonesia-only instructions.
Document Rules
According to the Jakarta checklist, documents that are not in English or French need a translation.
The Jakarta checklist also includes Indonesia-specific identity documents. Applicants may need to include:
- Family Information Form IMM 5707, fully completed, dated, and signed
- original passport and a copy of the passport bio-data page
- previous passports, if applicable
- evidence of immigration status in the country of residence, if the applicant does not live in their country of citizenship
- copy of the Family Card, or Kartu Keluarga
Financial Documents
If the applicant has travelled to Canada in the last 10 years or holds a valid United States visa and can provide proof, proof of funds is not required.
For other applicants, financial examples include:
- bank statement covering the past six months and showing the account balance
- pay slips
- investments
- certificates of deposit
- other documents showing sufficient funds for the visit
When someone else funds the trip, examples include:
- parents’ bank statements
- employer letter confirming that the employer will cover the costs
- spouse’s employment documents
- host’s employment letter
- host’s pay slips
- host’s T4 or Notice of Assessment
- host’s bank statements
Work Documents
Some Jakarta checklist items depend on the applicant’s work or study situation.
For employed applicants, the employment letter should be on official company letterhead and show:
- position
- length of employment
- income
- full company address and phone numbers
- name and position of the person signing the letter
For self-employed applicants, examples include:
- proof of business income
- proof of income tax paid
For returning students with a valid study permit, examples include:
- current or valid Canadian study permit
- proof of current status from the Canadian school
- letter from the Canadian school confirming enrolment
- date the student is expected to resume studies
For returning workers with a valid work permit, examples include:
- current or valid Canadian work permit
- letter from the Canadian employer confirming the worker is expected to return to Canada and resume employment
Specific Situations
Some Jakarta checklist items depend on the applicant’s travel purpose.
For transit through Canada for less than 48 hours, examples include:
- copy of the itinerary
- visa for the destination country, if applicable
For seafarers, examples include:
- valid seafarer booklet and certificate
- employment contract
- letters from Canadian and local manning agencies with details about the joining vessel
For applicants explaining the purpose of travel, examples include:
- details of the itinerary in Canada
- provisional travel arrangements, such as airline or hotel booking
- invitation letter from the person or business the applicant will visit
- conference registration or employer letter, if applicable
