United Arab Emirates: Canadian immigration information
Country code: AE · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~7,000 (2023: 3,200 / 2024: 3,800)
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Permanent residence admissions from United Arab Emirates
| Year | PR admissions from United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,200 |
| 2024 | 3,800 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from United Arab Emirates
- Express Entry
- BC PNP Tech, OINP Tech, AAIP
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from United Arab Emirates
NOC 21231 Software engineers
NOC 11100 Accountants
NOC 60010 Sales managers
NOC 21300 Civil engineers
NOC 30010 Nurse managers
United Arab Emirates-specific factors IRCC considers
- Most applicants are third-country nationals (Indian, Pakistani, Filipino) — they need PCC from home country plus UAE.
- Good Conduct Certificate from UAE Ministry of Interior — online via ICA app, 2-3 days.
- No income tax records — bank statements + employment letters key.
- AED → CAD proof of funds straightforward.
Police certificate
UAE Good Conduct Certificate via ICA app; 2-3 days.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES for home-country credentials. UAE residents typically need ECA from country of education, not UAE.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
Canadian embassy / high commission
Embassy of Canada, Abu Dhabi Trade Towers, Abu Dhabi. Consulate in Dubai.
Common information requests from United Arab Emirates
- Express Entry from Dubai
- Canada PR processing UAE
- Canada visa from Abu Dhabi
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