Claiming asylum from within Canada
Canada offers asylum (legally known as refugee protection) to people within Canada who can prove they meet the definition of a Convention refugee or person in need of protection.
If you are not a refugee but want to stay in Canada, learn what options are available.
New rules for asylum claims made on or after June 3, 2025
Your claim is ineligible if you made it:
- more than 1 year after you first entered Canada
- This applies if you entered after June 24, 2020, even if you’ve left since then.
- more than 14 days after you entered Canada in between ports of entry along the Canada-US land border
Features
Get an orientation booklet(opens in a new tab)
This third-party illustrated booklet gives you an easy-to-read overview of the refugee protection process in Canada.
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