Canada Spouse
Dependent Visa
Bring your spouse and children to Canada — work, study and build PR together.
Built to keep families together
Canada's Spouse / Dependent Visa programme is among the most family-friendly in the world. Spouses of international students, foreign workers, Canadian PRs and citizens can live, work and study in Canada through routes like the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), study permit for spouse, and family-class sponsorship.
Time spent in Canada on a SOWP can be applied toward Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for PR, making it one of the strongest family-to-PR pathways globally.
Who qualifies for Canada?
- Main applicant holds a valid study permit in a Master's, PhD, doctoral or professional programme at a DLI
- Or main applicant holds a valid work permit in a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation
- Or main applicant has applied under Express Entry / PNP / CEC and is invited
- Legally married, or genuine common-law (12+ months cohabitation)
- Sufficient settlement funds (CAD 20,635 + ~CAD 4,000 per dependent — figures vary)
- Clean medical examination and police clearance
Why families choose this route
Work Rights
Open Spouse Work Permit — work for any Canadian employer in any role.
PR Pathway
Time on SOWP counts toward Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for PR.
Children's Education
Free public schooling for dependent children in most provinces.
Healthcare Access
Provincial healthcare coverage (varies by province; insurance bridge advised).
Family Together
Long-stay status aligned with main applicant's permit validity.
Yes — let's talk specifics for Canada
Canada offers an Open Spouse Work Permit (SOWP) — work for any employer, in any role, anywhere in Canada. No LMIA required.
Processing Time
8–16 weeks
From submission to decision (after biometrics).
Financial Requirements
Approx. CAD 20,635 for the principal applicant + CAD 4,000 for the first dependent + CAD 3,000 per additional dependent. Bank statements typically for the last 6 months. Figures published by IRCC and updated annually.
Everything you'll need
A clean, complete file = faster approval.
Provide a clear scanned copy + original at biometrics. Our team will review and certify before submission.
Visa Process Timeline
Pick your Canada pathway
Two dedicated Canada streams — tap a card to explore the full process, documents and timelines.
More Canada family pathways coming soon.
Common reasons applications get refused
Avoiding these is half the battle. Our senior counsellors stress-test your file before submission.
- !Insufficient proof of genuine relationship
- !Main applicant's programme not SOWP-eligible (e.g. undergraduate diploma)
- !Weak ties to home country (for outland applicants)
- !Inadequate settlement funds
- !Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
The Future Link advantage
FAQs
Yes — under SOWP, your spouse can work full-time for any Canadian employer in any occupation, with no LMIA required.
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