Move From Vanuatu to Canada With Licensed Immigration Consultants
Choosing to immigrate to Canada is an important and personal decision. RightWay Canada Immigration Services supports individuals and families in Vanuatu 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 assisted a number of clients from Vanuatu 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.
Vanuatu to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants from Vanuatu do not have additional Vanuatu-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.
According to the IRCC permanent residence statistics in your file, no citizens of Vanuatu were recorded as admitted to Canada under the Sponsored Spouse or Partner category in 2023, 2024, 2025 or from January to May 2026.
Vanuatu to Canada Study Permit
Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Vanuatu must follow the Sydney visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Sydney Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5979, which is used together with the standard Canada study permit checklist.
For Vanuatu applicants, IMM 5979 focuses on immigration-status documents where applicable, a one-page study plan, academic records for post-secondary applicants, police certificates for applicants aged 18 or older, and additional documents for minor applicants.
Required Forms and Immigration Status
Vanuatu study permit applicants must follow the Sydney Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist and locally listed form include:
- Sydney Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5979
- Schedule 1: Application for Temporary Residence — IMM 5257 SCH1, only if the applicant answered “yes” to any background information questions on the application form
Applicants must also provide all documents required under the standard Document Checklist for a Study Permit — IMM 5483.
If the applicant does not currently live in their country of citizenship, they must provide a copy of their immigration document for the country where they reside.
This may include:
- a permanent residence visa
- a temporary residence visa
- a work visa
- a study visa
The document must show its issue and expiry dates.
Study Plan
Vanuatu applicants must provide a one-page study plan.
The study plan should explain:
- why the applicant wants to study in Canada in the program where they were accepted
- the applicant’s overall educational goal
- why the applicant is not pursuing a similar program in their country of residence or citizenship
Applicants may also include any other information relevant to the assessment of their study permit application.
Academic Documents
Vanuatu applicants applying for post-secondary studies in Canada must provide academic documents from their most recent secondary or post-secondary program.
Applicants must provide:
- copies of transcripts or mark sheets from the most recent secondary or post-secondary program undertaken
- a copy of the most recent secondary or post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate
If the applicant has not yet graduated, they should indicate:
- the expected graduation date
- whether they will receive a degree, diploma, or certificate
Police Certificates
Vanuatu applicants who are 18 years of age or older must provide the police certificates required by IMM 5979.
Applicants must provide a police certificate:
- from their current country of residence if they have lived there for six months or longer; this certificate must have been issued within six months before the application
- from the country where they have spent most of their adult life since turning 18; this certificate must have been issued after they last lived in that country
Applicants should follow IRCC instructions for obtaining the appropriate police certificates.
Minor Applicants
Additional documents are required for applicants under 18 where applicable.
Applicants must provide:
- a copy of the minor child’s birth certificate
If a minor is travelling alone and a Custodianship Declaration — IMM 5646 has not been provided, the application must include:
- a letter from the parents or guardians authorizing the child to study in Canada
- a copy of the passport page or other government-issued identification showing the parents’ or guardians’ names, photos, and signatures
If a minor is travelling with only one parent or legal guardian and a Custodianship Declaration — IMM 5646 has not been provided, the application must include:
- a letter from the non-accompanying parent or guardian authorizing the child to study in Canada
- a copy of the passport page or other government-issued identification showing the non-accompanying parent’s or guardian’s name, photo, and signature
Vanuatu to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Vanuatu must follow the Sydney visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Sydney Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5891, which is used together with the standard Canada visitor visa requirements.
For Vanuatu applicants, IMM 5891 focuses on the Family Information Form, passport and immigration-status documents, proof of funds and third-party financial support where applicable, details of the proposed trip, employment or business documents, and proof of current studies where applicable.
Required Forms and Passport Documents
Vanuatu visitor visa applicants must follow the Sydney Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for temporary resident visas.
Country-specific checklist and locally listed form include:
- Sydney Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5891
- Family Information Form — IMM 5707, fully completed, dated, and signed
Applicants must provide a valid passport for each person requiring a temporary resident visa.
The passport should:
- be valid for at least six months from the date of travel to Canada
- include a photocopy of the personal information page for each applicant
Applicants must also provide all cancelled or expired passports, where applicable.
If the applicant does not reside in their country of citizenship, they must provide proof of their current immigration status.
Applicants who are required to give biometrics do not need to submit paper photographs. Otherwise, two photographs meeting IRCC specifications are required for each applicant.
Documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Financial Documents
Vanuatu applicants must provide proof of sufficient financial support to cover the expenses for the duration of their visit.
Applicants should provide:
- copies of bank statements or a bank book covering the previous three months
- additional relevant financial documents, such as an employment letter, pay slips, proof of pension, business registration documents, or investments
If someone else is paying for the trip, the applicant must provide:
- a signed letter from the person paying
- a photocopy of that person’s passport or other official photo identification
- a bank certificate showing that the person has sufficient funds
- an explanation of how that person is related to the applicant
These third-party financial documents must be dated within three months of the date the application is submitted.
Purpose of Travel
Vanuatu applicants must provide a short explanation of the details of their proposed trip to Canada.
Depending on the purpose of travel, applicants should provide:
- for tourism, details of the itinerary in Canada and intended activities
- for business travel, a letter of invitation from the business being visited, conference registration, or a letter from the applicant’s employer
- for a family visit, a letter of invitation from the family member being visited and other supporting documents
- for transit through Canada, details of the flight itinerary
These documents should clearly explain the purpose and arrangements of the proposed visit.
Employment, Business and Student Documents
Employed Vanuatu applicants must provide a letter from their employer showing:
- the employer’s address and telephone number
- the applicant’s job title
- the date the applicant was hired
- salary
- the supervisor’s name
- the period of authorized leave
If the applicant is travelling for business, the employer letter should also explain the purpose of the trip and include the names and addresses of the companies the applicant will visit.
Self-employed applicants must provide evidence of their business, such as:
- business registration
- business licence
- financial documents
Applicants who are currently studying must provide an official document confirming their registration or continuing current enrolment as a student at an academic institution.
