France: Canadian immigration information
Country code: FR · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~13,300 (2023: 6,800 / 2024: 6,500)
Permanent residence admissions from France
| Year | PR admissions from France |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,800 |
| 2024 | 6,500 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from France
- International Experience Canada (IEC) — Working Holiday, Young Professionals, Co-op
- Express Entry — French-language proficiency category
- Quebec PSTQ / PEQ
- Mobilité Francophone work permit
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from France
France-specific factors IRCC considers
- IEC bilateral agreement — Working Holiday, Young Professionals, Co-op (under 36).
- Police certificate: Bulletin No. 3 (free, online via casier-judiciaire.justice.gouv.fr).
- Quebec recognizes French diplomas more readily; non-Quebec applications use WES/CES Quebec.
- TEF Canada widely available — major Express Entry advantage.
- Dual French-Canadian citizenship is fully permitted.
Police certificate
Bulletin No. 3 — free, online via casier-judiciaire.justice.gouv.fr.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES, CES (University of Toronto). For Quebec, the MIFI accepts French diplomas directly via Comparative Evaluation.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- Paris
Canadian embassy / high commission
Embassy of Canada, 130 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris.
Common information requests from France
- PVT Canada délai
- permis de travail France Canada
- Quebec PEQ délai
France → Canada immigration pathways
Express Entry
Federal economic immigration to Canada via FSW, CEC or FST under Express Entry.
Study Permit
Apply for a Canadian study permit to attend a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
Work Permit
Canadian work permit options — LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt under the International Mobility Program.
Spousal Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence.
Visitor Visa (TRV)
Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada for tourism, family, or business.
Police Certificate
Country-specific guidance for obtaining a police certificate accepted by IRCC.
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