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We plan to expand our fingerprint and photo requirements

Starting July 31, 2018, you may need to give your fingerprints and photos (biometrics) when you apply for a visitor visa, study or work permit, or permanent residence if you are from Europe, the Middle East or Africa.

Find out if these changes may apply to you.

With your account, you can apply, pay your fees and check your status for some applications.

You can create and sign in to an account using:

your online banking login (Sign-In Partner)
a Government of Canada login (GCKey)

What's the difference?

Sign-in Partner (SecureKey Concierge) uses your online banking information
GCKey is the Government of Canada credential

Learn more about Sign-In Partner and GCKey.

Online applications: After we receive your application, it may take up to 5 days for you to see it in your account. We are working to make this wait time shorter. If your application does not appear after 5 days, contact us and report a technical problem. This issue will not delay processing of your application.

Continue to Sign-In Partner

Use the same sign in information you use for other online services (for example, online banking)
None of your information will be shared with us. Your Sign-In Partner will not know which government service you are using.
You will temporarily leave Canada.ca to use your Sign-In Partner

View the full list of Sign-In Partners