Spouse visas allow individuals to join their partners in a foreign country, typically for residency and eventual citizenship. The requirements vary by country, but the general eligibility criteria include proof of relationship, financial stability, and character/background checks. Below is an overview of spouse visa requirements for major immigration destinations:
✔️ Proof of Canadian citizenship or PR status.
✔️ Identity documents (passport, birth certificate, etc.).
✔️ Proof of employment or financial support capability.
✔️ Marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship.
✔️ Medical examination certificate.
✔️ Police clearance certificate from all countries where they lived for 6+ months.
✔️Proof of relationship (messages, travel history, joint assets, etc.).
✔️ Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
✔️ Be at least 18 years old.
✔️ Prove they can financially support their spouse (no low-income cutoff required).
✔️ Not be receiving social assistance (except for disability benefits)..
✔️ Not have been sponsored as a spouse themselves in the past 5 years.
✔️ Not have a criminal record related to violent or sexual offenses.
✔️ Agree to support their spouse financially for 3 years after sponsorship approval.
✔️ Provide proof of a genuine relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, photos, chat records, joint bank accounts, etc.).