Crisis in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip

Temporary measures are in place for people affected by the conflict in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Measures for people in Canada

Measures for Israeli nationals, Palestinian passport holders and foreign national family members in Canada

About the in-Canada measures, who’s eligible and how to apply for a study permit or open work permit

Settlement services in Canada

Who’s eligible for free settlement services and how to get those services

Measures for people outside Canada

Measures for extended family in Gaza

About the measures, who’s eligible and how to apply

Contact us about the crisis

Contact us if you

• have a question or need more information
• need to update the contact information on your application
• have a valid visa and need help leaving Gaza
• left Gaza and you’re now in Egypt and you want to finalize your visa application

Common questions and answers

Find answers to common questions.

• I submitted a crisis web form for the Gaza special measures and haven't received a response. What should I do?
• I submitted a crisis web form and received my unique code. I used this code to complete my application for a TRV under the Gaza special measures and haven't heard anything. What is the status of my application?
• My temporary resident visa (TRV) expired. Can I still come to Canada?