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Choosing to immigrate to Canada is an important and personal decision. RightWay Canada Immigration Services supports individuals and families in Lebanon 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 103 clients from Lebanon 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.

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Chart showing Canadian study permits for applicants from Lebanon in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and Q1 2026
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Lebanon to Canada Spousal Sponsorship

Applicants applying for spousal sponsorship from Lebanon must follow the country-specific IRCC instructions alongside the standard sponsorship application checklist. These instructions identify the additional local forms, civil-status documents, and supporting evidence that may be required for an application involving Lebanese nationals.

For Lebanon applicants, the country-specific requirements include additional IMM forms, military service records where applicable, and civil status certificates for Lebanese passport holders and included family members.

Applicants from Lebanon 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.

If IMM 5546 applies, submit a copy of all pages of the person’s military card or booklet, including blank pages.

If the applicant holds a Lebanese passport, the applicant and all family members included in the application must provide a copy of a civil status certificate.

The civil status certificate must be:

  • issued in the last 6 months
  • certified by the chief of the civil status section of the relevant Mohafazat.
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Lebanon to Canada Citizenship by Descent

For Lebanon-born applicants, Canadian citizenship by descent often comes from family histories shaped by migration, marriage, education, business, cultural ties, and Canadians living in Lebanon. A child born in Lebanon may already have a Canadian citizenship connection if one parent was Canadian at the time of birth.

Canada and Lebanon have strong ties, supported by a long-established Lebanese community in Canada and a significant number of Canadians living in Lebanon. The relationship is also shaped by family connections, cultural ties, education, business, and La Francophonie. For some Lebanon-born children and adults, that family background 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.

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Lebanon to Canada Express Entry

Lebanon is a notable source country for permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system. From 2021 to the first quarter of 2026, IRCC data shows 7,110 admissions of permanent residents under Express Entry for Lebanon, reflecting continued interest among skilled workers moving from Lebanon to Canada.

For applicants in Lebanon, Express Entry success depends on a carefully prepared profile supported by strong language test results, an Educational Credential Assessment for foreign education, accurate skilled work experience records, and proof of funds where required. French or English language ability can be especially important, as language results can significantly affect CRS competitiveness.

A Lebanon-focused Express Entry strategy should connect the applicant’s education, occupation, work history, French or English language results, and possible provincial nomination options. With the right preparation, applicants from Lebanon can strengthen their profile, improve their chances in the Express Entry pool, and move through the permanent residence process with greater clarity and confidence.

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Lebanon to Canada Study Permit

Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Lebanon must follow the Beirut visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Beirut Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5820, which is used together with the standard Canada study permit checklist.

For Lebanon applicants, IMM 5820 focuses on civil registry documents, passport history, police certificates, academic records, financial evidence, and military or police service details where applicable.

Lebanon study permit applicants must follow the Beirut Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.

Country-specific checklist:

IMM 5820 is used alongside the standard study permit checklist. It does not replace the general study permit requirements.

Lebanon study permit applicants should provide identity and background documents required under the local visa office checklist.

Applicants should include:

  • a Civil Registry Extract certified by the chief of the civil census registry for the relevant Mohafazat, together with a translation;
  • a police certificate with a translation;
  • a valid passport for each person who requires a temporary resident visa; and
  • any cancelled or expired passports, where applicable.

Applicants who are not Lebanese citizens should also provide proof of their current immigration status in Lebanon.

Lebanon study permit applicants should provide documents confirming their most recent education.

Applicants should include:

  • the most recent diploma they have obtained; or
  • if the diploma is unavailable, their latest grades certified by the Ministry of Education.

Applicants with gaps in their academic history should also provide employment letters explaining those periods.

Lebanon study permit applicants should provide evidence that they have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses for at least one year in Canada.

Applicants should include:

  • bank statements or a bank book covering the previous four months;
  • additional documents showing that the funds come from a reliable source;
  • a notarized letter of undertaking and supporting financial documents from a parent or sponsor, where applicable;
  • an official scholarship or financial award letter, where applicable;
  • documents confirming investments, rental income or other sources of funds, where applicable; and
  • proof of payment if tuition fees have already been paid.

The submitted documents should demonstrate that the funds are available and supported by a clear and reliable source.

Lebanon study permit applicants who have served in the military or police, whether through mandatory or career service, should provide additional details about their service.

Where applicable, applicants must submit Details of Military Service — IMM 5546 with complete descriptions of their service history. The information should avoid abbreviations and include:

  • service dates;
  • ranks and titles;
  • duties and responsibilities;
  • unit names and locations; and
  • the number of people supervised, where applicable.

Applicants who were involved in arrests, detention, interrogation, support functions or combat operations should also provide detailed information about that involvement, including:

  • the name and location of the operation;
  • the role of the unit;
  • the applicant’s specific role; and
  • any cooperating units or battalions, where applicable.
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Lebanon to Canada Visitor Visa

Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Lebanon may need to follow the Beirut visa office instructions in addition to the standard temporary resident visa checklist. These instructions are listed in the Beirut Visa Office Instructions — IMM 5859.

For Lebanon applicants, IMM 5859 includes a Details of Military Service form for applicants who have served in the military, reserves, volunteer forces, militias, or paramilitary groups.

Lebanon visitor visa applicants may need to follow the Beirut Visa Office Instructions in addition to the standard temporary resident visa requirements.

Relevant visa office instructions:

IMM 5859 includes additional instructions concerning financial support, CAN+ applicants, employment and business evidence, self-employed applicants and military service details.

Applicants should provide financial documents showing that they can pay for their visit to Canada.

Financial evidence may include:

  • personal bank statements covering the previous 12 months;
  • proof of employment income, pension income or other regular earnings; and
  • documents showing savings, investments, property or other assets.

Where another person or organization will pay for the visit, the application should include:

  • a signed letter confirming the financial support;
  • evidence that the person or organization has sufficient funds;
  • an explanation of the relationship between the applicant and the person providing support; and
  • details of the expenses that will be covered.

Applicants who qualify under CAN+ may not need to provide financial evidence when they submit proof of qualifying previous travel to Canada or a valid United States non-immigrant visa.

Employed applicants should provide a recent letter from their employer confirming:

  • their position and salary;
  • the date they began their employment;
  • the purpose and expected duration of the visit;
  • the dates of approved leave; and
  • whether the employer will pay any travel expenses.

Business visitors should also provide information about the Canadian company or organization they plan to visit and the business activities planned in Canada.

Self-employed applicants and company owners should provide:

  • commercial registration or business licensing documents;
  • recent tax records;
  • corporate bank statements covering the previous six months;
  • evidence of their ownership or role in the business; and
  • documents showing the nature and continuing operation of the business.

Applicants who have served in the military, reserves, volunteer forces, a militia or a paramilitary group must complete the Details of Military Service form included in IMM 5859.

The form requires a complete military history, including:

  • the type of service;
  • position and rank;
  • dates and location of service;
  • unit and duties;
  • names and ranks of commanding officers;
  • involvement in combat;
  • involvement in detention or interrogation activities; and
  • the number of people supervised, where applicable.

Applicants should provide complete information and avoid abbreviations or acronyms.

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