Conflict in Sudan: Temporary immigration measures

Sudanese nationals in Canada 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 immigration measures for those affected.

New pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan

We’ve announced a pathway for people to reunite with their family members in Canada permanently if they

  • resided in Sudan when the conflict began on April 15, 2023, and
  • are extended family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents

It is not yet possible to apply for these measures. More information will be available soon.

Learn more about the new pathway to permanent residence.

Sudanese nationals in Canada

Temporary measures are in place for Sudanese nationals in Canada who want to extend their temporary resident status or apply for another temporary resident document.

Temporary measures for Sudanese nationals in CanadaExtended until October 27, 2024

Affected family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who fled Sudan

Temporary measures are in place for family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who

Temporary measures for affected family members

Applications in progress from those living in Sudan

We’re prioritizing the processing of complete temporary and permanent residence applications from those living in Sudan. If you have an application in progress, you don’t need to apply again.

How to contact us

Use our web form

To make sure we prioritize your question:

  1. use this web form
  2. in the “Tell us about your situation” box
    1. describe your situation, including what you need help with
    2. add the keyword "SD2023" at the end of your description

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