Vietnam: Canadian immigration information
Country code: VN · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~9,800 (2023: 4,500 / 2024: 5,300)
Permanent residence admissions from Vietnam
| Year | PR admissions from Vietnam |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,500 |
| 2024 | 5,300 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from Vietnam
- Express Entry, AIP, RNIP
- Study Permit (regular stream — SDS Vietnam closed Nov 2024)
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from Vietnam
Vietnam-specific factors IRCC considers
- Police certificate (Lý lịch tư pháp số 2) from Ministry of Justice — 10-15 days.
- Notarized translations + consular legalization required.
- IELTS centres in HCMC, Hanoi, Da Nang.
- Vietnam restricts dual citizenship (with limited exceptions).
Police certificate
Lý lịch tư pháp số 2 (Type 2) from Vietnamese Ministry of Justice; 10-15 business days.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES, ICAS. Notarized translations + consular legalization typically required.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Hanoi
Canadian embassy / high commission
Embassy of Canada, 31 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. Consulate in HCMC.
Common information requests from Vietnam
- định cư Canada từ Việt Nam
- study permit Vietnam 2026
Vietnam → 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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