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Do I need to provide a police certificate for my time in Canada?

You do not need a police certificate for your time in Canada if you are applying for permanent residence from within Canada in one of the following categories:

• live-in caregiver;
• humanitarian and compassionate considerations;
• temporary resident permit holder;
• spouse or common-law partner; or
• protected person or Convention refugee.

If you are applying under any other category or from outside of Canada, you may be requested to submit a Canadian police certificate for your time in Canada.

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