Immigration & Citizenship

No. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not support travel arrangements for pets unless it involves a service animal.

Yes. If you're in Canada as a refugee, you can travel outside the country, but until you become a Canadian citizen, there are a few things to consider.

The Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States (U.S.) is part of the U.S.–Canada Smart Border

Refugees who come to Canada through a resettlement program (Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program or Government-Assisted Refugees Program) become permanent residents when they arrive in Canada. Therefore, they have the same rights and duties as any other permanent resident of Canada.

The refugee status document is proof that a person has been officially recognized as a refugee in their country of asylum.

A refugee is a person who has fled their own country because they are at risk of serious human rights violations and persecution there. They are unable to return and are in need of protection.

Resettling in Canada as a refugee can be a rewarding but challenging experience.