Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
People in Australia who want to travel to, study, work in or immigrate to Canada apply online with IRCC rather than through the missions. Biometrics are given at a visa application centre, and permanent residents can apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document.
Where to apply in Australia
Online with IRCC (canada.ca); biometrics at a visa application centre in Australia. The missions do not take these applications.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Canada.
How to apply
Apply on canada.ca | give biometrics at a visa application centre | use the IRCC web form for enquiries | permanent residents apply separately for a PR travel document
Documents you need
- Documents set by IRCC for the chosen programme
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Processing time: Not published by the missions.
Good to know
Mission pages only point to IRCC;
Official sources
- canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html
- international.gc.ca/country-pays/australia-australie/sydney-info.as…
- international.gc.ca/country-pays/australia-australie/canberra-info.…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Canada's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Canada in Australia
- Authentication / apostille of documents
- Canadian passport (adult, child, renewal, replacement)
- Notarial services (oaths, declarations, certified copies)
- Proof of citizenship (citizenship certificate)
- Renunciation, replacement or records search for citizenship
- Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment
- Temporary passport