Move From Sudan 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 Sudan 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 102 clients from Sudan 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.
Sudan to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants from Sudan do not have additional Sudan-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 525 Sudanese citizens were admitted to Canada as sponsored spouses or partners from 2023 through May 2026. This included 170 admissions in 2023, 160 in 2024, 130 in 2025 and 65 from January to May 2026.
Sudan to Canada Study Permit
Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Sudan must follow the Cairo visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Cairo Visa Office Additional Document Checklist, which is used together with the standard Canada study permit checklist.
For Sudan applicants, the local requirements focus on current and previous passports, legal status documents where applicable, proof of funds, scholarship or financial award letters, tuition-payment proof, and a one-page study plan.
Required Forms
Sudan study permit applicants must follow the Cairo Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist:
Passport Documents
Sudan study permit applicants must provide passport documents as listed by the Cairo visa office.
Required passport documents include:
- a valid passport for each person requiring a temporary resident visa
- all cancelled or expired passports, if applicable
The passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of travel to Canada.
Legal Status
Applicants must provide proof of immigration status if they do not live in their country of citizenship.
Required documents may include:
- work permit
- temporary stay permit
This requirement applies only when the applicant is applying from a country where they are not a citizen.
Financial Documents
Sudan study permit applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses for at least one year in Canada.
The Cairo visa office instructions require documents showing a reliable source of funds that can be converted to Canadian dollars.
Relevant financial documents may include:
- a letter of undertaking and financial documents from a parent or sponsor
- an official scholarship or financial award letter
- investments
- income from rental properties
- bank statements covering several months
If tuition has already been paid, the applicant must provide proof of payment.
Study Plan
Sudan applicants must provide a one-page study plan.
The study plan should explain:
- why the applicant wants to study in Canada in the accepted program
- the applicant’s overall educational goal
- why the applicant is not pursuing a similar program in the country of residence
- what research the applicant has done into studies in the country of residence or citizenship
- how the 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 must provide a curriculum vitae or resumé.
Sudan to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Sudan may need to follow the Cairo visa office instructions in addition to the standard temporary resident visa checklist. These instructions are listed in the Cairo Visa Office Instructions — IMM 5863.
For Sudan applicants, IMM 5863 includes additional requirements for minors travelling alone and applicants aged 75 or older.
Visa Office Instructions
Applicants from Sudan should follow the Cairo Visa Office Instructions together with the standard IRCC temporary resident visa requirements.
Relevant visa office instruction:
IMM 5863 includes additional instructions for applicants from Sudan, including requirements that may apply to minors travelling alone and applicants aged 75 or older.
Financial and Occupational Evidence
Applicants who do not qualify under CAN+ should provide financial evidence such as bank statements or a bank book covering the previous three months.
If another person is paying for the trip, the supporting documents should be dated within the previous three months and include:
- a signed letter confirming that the person will provide financial support;
- proof of the person’s identity;
- evidence that sufficient funds are available; and
- information explaining the relationship between the applicant and the person providing support.
Employed applicants should provide an employer letter confirming their job title, date of hire, salary, supervisor and authorized leave.
Self-employed applicants should provide business registration or licensing documents and evidence of their business activity.
Applicants who qualify under CAN+ do not need to provide proof of financial support.
Business and Study Evidence
Applicants travelling to Canada for business should provide information explaining the purpose of the trip and identifying the companies or organizations they plan to visit in Canada.
Business owners should provide evidence of their business activities, including:
- commercial registration documents;
- a tax certificate;
- corporate bank statements covering at least the previous six months; and
- evidence that the business is currently operating.
Applicants who are currently studying should provide an official document confirming their registration at an academic institution.
Minors and Older Applicants
Applicants under 18 who are travelling alone must have authorization from both parents. Both parents may attend the Visa Application Centre to authorize the application, or they may provide a notarized statement confirming that they allow the child to travel to Canada.
Applicants who are 75 years of age or older must provide proof of health insurance covering the period of their travel to Canada.
