Change my address

If you have an application in process, you must notify CIC of a change of address. There are different methods depending on whether you are:

In Canada

In most cases, you can use the online service. The changes should appear in your file within 15 business days.

Step 1 – Check your eligibility

You can use the online service if:

  • your case is being processed in Canada
  • your address is in Canada
  • you are moving within three weeks
  • you have not been requested to report your change of address in person at your local office

See the full list of requirements to use this service.

In addition to the requirements listed above, you must have either:

  • sponsored a member of the family class
  • applied for permanent residence
  • applied for a Permanent Resident Card (initial, replacement or renewal)
  • applied for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship)
  • applied for Canadian citizenship for a person adopted by a Canadian citizen (on or after January 1, 1947)
  • applied for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship)
  • applied to renounce Canadian citizenship, OR
  • applied to resume Canadian citizenship

Step 2 – Gather your documents

You may need documents related to your application, including one or more of the following:

  • a copy of your application
  • your financial receipts (IMM 5401)
  • any letter or official document issued to you by CIC

Step 3 – Change your address online

Use the online service to notify CIC of your change of address.

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For additional information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Important Notes

  • If you have recently immigrated to Canada, you must notify CIC of your new address in order to receive a Permanent Resident (PR) Card. You can use the Address Notification online service.
  • If you are a foreign student or a worker, you must contact the CIC Call Centre to change your address.

If you are not eligible to use the online service, you can contact the CIC Call Centre to change your address.

Outside Canada

If you are outside Canada, you must contact the Canadian visa office where you submitted your application to change your address.

Notices

If you do not inform CIC or the visa office of your change of address, important documents could be delayed or lost. This could cause your application to be refused.

If you have applied for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) or on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds, your change of address should be sent to the Backlog Reduction Office in Vancouver.