Canada’s immigration response to the crisis in Sudan

Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, 2023.

Canada’s response to the crisis in Sudan includes measures for those seeking safety in Canada.

Special immigration, passport and citizenship measures

Sudanese nationals in Canada who may want to extend their stay because the conflict in Sudan is preventing them from returning home.

Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and their foreign national family members have also had to suddenly flee the country.

As a result, we’ve put in place temporary measures for those affected by the conflict.

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How we’ve helped

Since the conflict began on April 15, 2023, we’ve been processing applications for those affected by the conflict in Sudan through the family-based permanent residence pathway, and other temporary and permanent measures.

8,900

people approved for permanent residence

as of December 31st, 2024

3,915

people approved for temporary residence

as of December 31st, 2024

Note: Data are approximate and subject to change.

Resettling those affected by the crisis in Sudan

As part of our ongoing efforts, Canada has already resettled thousands of Sudanese nationals and other refugees impacted by the conflict in Sudan.

We have committed to resettle thousands of Sudanese nationals as government-assisted refugees and privately sponsored refugees.

Learn more about our resettlement commitments

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