Portugal to Canada Immigration Consultants
RightWay Canada Immigration Services is a trusted and highly rated immigration consultancy helping clients from Portugal achieve their Canadian immigration goals. As Portugal to Canada immigration consultants, our immigration office is licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), and we provide professional, transparent, and tailored immigration advice for every case. Our immigration firm has earned recognition among the Top Three Immigration Consulting Services by Three Best Rated since 2019. We are also proud recipients of the Top Choice Award in 2022 and 2024, and have been featured on Yelp and CourseCompare for service quality and client satisfaction.
In addition to our industry awards, our Canadian immigration consultants in Portugal offer key advantages that set us apart. Our clients benefit from a personalized approach and enhanced flexibility to fit different needs and timelines. We provide a secure online client portal for document sharing, offer multiple consultation options (online, in-office, or over-the-phone), and ensure clear communication at every stage.
From 2016 to 2024, our immigration advisors have assisted 145 citizens from Portugal in successfully applying for Canadian permanent residency, work permits, study permits, family sponsorships or other programs. Our immigration to Canada consultants in Portugal prepare thorough applications that meet all IRCC requirements.
Between January 2023 and March 2025, 1,790 Portuguese nationals became permanent residents of Canada. Economic immigration brought in 1,075 newcomers, including 5 through the Atlantic Immigration Program, 130 via the Canadian Experience Class, 65 via Federal Skilled Worker, 750 in the Provincial Nominee Program, and 105 through the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway. Family Sponsorship added 460 arrivals, mainly through Spouse/Partner Sponsorship (410), with additional cases for Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship (30) and Child Sponsorship (10). Another 250 individuals entered under other immigration categories.
Study permits remain an attractive option for many Portuguese citizens. From January 2023 to March 2025, IRCC issued 525 Study Permits—260 in 2023, 210 in 2024, and 55 in the first quarter of 2025—creating opportunities for quality education, Canadian work experience, and future permanent residency.
If you are exploring options to immigrate to Canada, our Portugal to Canada immigration consultants will help you select the right pathway, guide you through the process, and provide ongoing support until your application is complete. To learn more about our services and packages, visit Our Fees page or Book a Consultation today to begin your journey.
Portugal to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
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Sponsoring your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner from Portugal? While the forms are standard, knowing which Portuguese civil documents to request can save you significant time and money on translations.
From 2016 to 2025, we supported 145 clients from Portugal through the Canadian immigration process. If you’d like a full overview of spouse sponsorship Canada, you can just book a consultation with our Canadian immigration advisers. Also, you can check our Immigration Consultant Fees.
Country-Specific Documents
Travel History (IMM 5562): We strongly recommend completing this form for the principal applicant and all family members aged 18+.
Required Civil Documents
Portuguese Civil Registry Offices (Conservatória do Registo Civil) issue documents in various formats.
- Pro Tip: Always request your Birth (Certidão de Nascimento) and Marriage (Certidão de Casamento) certificates in the “Multilingual Format” (Modelo Internacional).
Why? These specific versions include English/French labels, meaning you do NOT need to pay for certified translations.
Police Certificates (PCC)
- Requirement: Applicants aged 16+ must provide a Certificate of Criminal Record (Certificado do Registo Criminal).
- Issuing Authority: This is issued by the Ministry of Justice (Direção-Geral da Administração da Justiça).
- Process: You can often apply for this online via the Portal do Registo Criminal using your Citizen Card (Cartão de Cidadão) or Digital Mobile Key (Chave Móvel Digital).
Purpose: Ensure you select “immigration” or “visa” as the purpose.
Translation Requirements
By requesting Multilingual Formats and applying for your Criminal Record online, you can make your Portuguese sponsorship application faster and cheaper.
If any document is not in English or French, include:
- the original document (or required certified copy), plus
- a certified translation
Make sure names, dates, and document details match exactly between the original and the translation.
