United Kingdom: Canadian immigration information
Country code: GB · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~11,300 (2023: 5,800 / 2024: 5,500)
Permanent residence admissions from United Kingdom
| Year | PR admissions from United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,800 |
| 2024 | 5,500 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from United Kingdom
- International Experience Canada (IEC) — Working Holiday (large quota)
- Express Entry — CEC + FSW
- Health-worker pathways (BC, Ontario)
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from United Kingdom
United Kingdom-specific factors IRCC considers
- IEC age limit raised to 35 for UK in recent agreements.
- Police certificate: ACRO Police Certificate (£75, ~10 working days).
- UK NARIC/Ecctis or WES for ECA — UK degrees are generally well-recognized.
- Dual UK-Canada citizenship fully permitted.
Police certificate
ACRO Police Certificate from acro.police.uk — £75, ~10 working days.
ECA / credential evaluation
Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC), WES. UK degrees are well-recognized; turnaround typically fast.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- London (Wimbledon)
Canadian embassy / high commission
High Commission of Canada, Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London SW1Y 5BJ.
Common information requests from United Kingdom
- moving to Canada from UK processing time
- IEC UK working holiday quota
- Canada nurse from UK
United Kingdom → 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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