TRACE e-Gov Portal

Title	Description
Sign in or create an account	Apply online, pay your fees, get your application status and check your messages
Check your application status	Get online updates for your application using basic personal details
Find forms and guides	Get the forms you need to apply to come to Canada, to apply for Canadian citizenship or to get a permanent resident card
Check application processing times	How long it takes to process applications by type, country and how you applied (paper or online)
Pay your fees	How to pay online or at a bank, based on what you applied for and where you are
Request a refund	How to request a refund, view your receipts and save a copy for your records
Change your address	How to change your address, depending on where you are and if you have an application in progress right now
Get biometrics	How to give your fingerprints and photo for an application, and where to submit your biometrics
Get a police check	Who needs to get a police certificate, and how and where to get one in the country where you live
Work in Canada	Apply to work in Canada, extend a work permit or hire a foreign worker.
Study in Canada as an international student	Apply to study in Canada as an international student, extend your study permit and find out about working while you study or after you graduate.
Canadian citizenship	Apply to become a Canadian citizen, prepare for the citizenship test, and find out how you can resume or give up your Canadian citizenship.
Get a passport	Adult and child passport applications, passport offices and processing times for renewals and new applications
Sponsor a family member	Applications and processing times for sponsoring spouses, partners, dependent children or other relatives to Canada
Get proof of citizenship	Applications and processing times for a citizenship certificate and a list of other documents accepted as proof of Canadian citizenship
Adopt a child from abroad	Application steps, processing times, finding adoption authorities and a list of countries with adoption suspensions
Sponsor a refugee	Who can sponsor a refugee and how to submit an application
Hire a foreign worker	Requirements for hiring temporary workers, live-in caregivers, international students, permanent workers and interns
Travel and work abroad	Information for Canadian youth who want to travel and work in another country through the International Experience Canada Program Celebrate being Canadian
Celebrate being Canadian	Citizenship ceremonies and activities, Canadian history and contests and awards
Irregular border crossings and asylum in Canada	Who can claim asylum, the asylum process and latest news
Sponsor a refugee	Who can sponsor refugees, forms, processing times and what to do after you apply
Claim refugee protection from inside Canada	Apply in Canada as a refugee if you fear persecution or if you are in danger if you return to your home country
Refugees from outside Canada	Who can be sponsored as a refugee, what to do after you apply and what to expect when you get to Canada
How Canada’s refugee system works	Learn about the two programs to help refugees claim protection from outside and inside Canada, how we help refugees and other newcomers settle and integrate
Helping Syrian refugees	Find out what Canada did to welcome Syrian refugees, read stories from the journey, see key figures, and learn how Canadians got involved
Appeal a refugee claim	Appeal process for refugees inside Canada and the role of the Refugee Appeal Division
Find services for refugees in Canada	Access health care, get help to adjust to Canada, financial help and refugee rights
Key figures on asylum claims	Asylum claimants processed by CBSA, IRCC and RCMP
Protect yourself from fraud	Stay safe from immigration fraud, such as marriage or document fraud, and email and Internet scams
Find out if you can enter Canada	Reasons for inadmissibility, how to overcome criminal convictions and temporary resident permits for those who are inadmissible
Learn about arrests, detentions and removals	What happens to individuals who are not allowed in Canada, including removals and how to appeal a removal order
Find out about the detention review process	Steps in the detention review process, which applies when a permanent resident or foreign national is detained by border officials for immigration reasons
Find out about immigration admissibility hearings	Steps in an admissibility hearing, which applies when a person tries to enter, or is in Canada and is considered inadmissible
Security screening	Who does it and how to get information about the security screening for your immigration or citizenship application
Revoking citizenship	Implications related to why citizenship can be removed, changes in citizenship status and how it affects renunciation of citizenship
Travel Advice and Advisories	The Travel Advice and Advisories are the Government of Canada’s official source of destination-specific travel information. They give you important advice to help you to make informed decisions and to travel safely while you are abroad.
Travel Advice and Advisories	Country-specific information on safety and security, local laws and customs, entry requirements, health conditions and other important travel issues.
Travel health and safety	Includes essential information on understanding travel health and safety risks and preventive measures to take before and during your trip.
Travel documents	Information on passports, visas, international driving permits and a variety of other documents you will need when you travel outside the country.
Schengen Area	Important information for travellers to Europe.
Canada to U.S. border wait times	Regularly updated list of wait times at border crossing points for drivers going to the U.S. from Canada
Registration of Canadians Abroad	Sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to stay connected to Canada in case of an emergency abroad or an emergency at home.
Children	All the information you need to travel safely with children, from consent letters to tips on international adoption.
Living abroad	Living abroad can be both rewarding and challenging. Make sure you are informed and prepared before you leave Canada.
Resources for travel counsellors	A training course to provide travel counsellors with all the resources and information they need to plan safe and enjoyable trips for their clients.
Publications	Ordering and reading our wide range of publications is a good first step to a safe and healthy trip abroad.
Cannabis and international travel	Understand and avoid the risks related to cannabis and international travel.
What you can bring on a plane	Find out which items are permitted and not permitted in your baggage.
Carry-on baggage	Information on carry-on baggage definitions, regulations and policies.
Liquids, aerosols and gels	Everything you need to know to transport your liquid, aerosol and gel items safely.
Pre-boarding identification requirements	Have all the necessary identification with you when you arrive at the airport to avoid last-minute problems.
Duty-free purchases as carry-on baggage	How to ensure that duty-free liquids, aerosols and gels sealed in official security bags are accepted at Canadian airport security.
Pre-boarding checklist	Everything you need to remember before you board the plane.
Airport security screening	Everything you need to know to guide you through the airport security screening process.
Taking small children through security screening	Dos and don’ts to help you and your children breeze through airport security screening
Airport security screening wait times	Start your trip off right by checking the security screening wait time at the airport before you leave home.
In-flight safety	This information on aircraft safety features and procedures may save your life.
Travelling and money	Don't forget to plan your finances before you go abroad. Here are some important tips to make your trip more financially secure and enjoyable.
Air passenger rights	Having problems with your air carrier? Know your rights.
If you get sick after travelling	Health information for Canadians who are ill when they come back to Canada or once they have returned.
Moving back to Canada	Links to the provincial and territorial government resources you need to move back to Canada.
Immigration (non-Canadian citizens)	Information for prospective Canadian citizens.
Travelling to Canada	Are you interested in travelling to Canada to visit, or to live, work or study? Here is the information you need to know before you arrive.
Ask travel	Travelling and need answers? Try our interactive tool.
About consular services	How Canadian consular officials may be able to help you.
Embassies and consulates	Find the location of, and contact information for, Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad.
Request emergency assistance	Contact information for Canadians requiring emergency consular assistance.
Canadian Consular Services Charter	This charter outlines the consular services the Government of Canada may provide to Canadians.
How we help Canadians abroad: Consular officers in action	Meet some of Canada’s dedicated consular officers who help thousands of Canadians travelling and living abroad each year.
Questions and feedback	Do you have a question? Or feedback? Contact us or our partners.
Get border information for visitors	Travel tips, what happens at the border, and prohibited or restricted goods
Canadian attractions, events and experiences	Discover museums, national parks, and Canada’s historic sites and enjoy unforgettable experiences
Canada-China Year of Tourism 2018	Get the right travel documents, find help to apply, and plan your trip to Canada
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Travel updates	Subscribe to receive daily emails on the latest updates from our Travel Advice and Advisories section.
RSS feeds	Country specific RSS list
RSS feeds	Global 24 hour RSS update
Registration of Canadians Abroad	Be notified if there is an emergency in your travel region and access Canadian consular services faster. Registration is quick, confidential and mobile-friendly.
Ask Travel	Travelling or living abroad? Need help? We can help you find the answer.
Benefits for Canadians abroad	Information on Employment Insurance (EI), pensions, benefits and taxes, for those who work or live outside of Canada.
Holiday safety	Safety tips and product alerts for holiday food, toys, risks of fire. How to stay safe while travelling.
Screening people at the border	How visitors to Canada are screened at the border, and why border services officers arrest, detain and remove visitors.

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