Yes, you can get married in Canada while visiting from another country either with a visitor visa or a temporary resident’s visa. Marriage in Canada is an option available to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to marry a foreign partner.

How long does it take to become a Canadian citizen?

You (and some minors, if applicable) must have been physically in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the 5 years before the date you sign your application. We encourage you to apply with more than 1,095 days of living in Canada in case there’s a problem with the calculation.

What happens if I marry a foreigner in Canada?

If a Canadian citizen (or permanent resident) marries a foreign citizen and that citizen is at minimum 18 years old and is living with a Canadian citizen who is at minimum 18 years old in Canada, the spouse may apply for Spousal Sponsorship. The marriage must be legal in the country in which it was performed.

What makes a marriage legal in Canada?

To have the capacity to marry, you must have the physical, mental, and legal ability to marry. Legally, you must be 18 years or older and not already married. There are exceptions to the legal age limit. You may marry with your parents’ consent if you are under 18 and over 16.

Can a Canadian spouse apply for US citizenship?

The Canadian spouse does not apply for U.S. citizenship; he or she applies for a green card. After three years of residence in the U.S. after approval of the green card, the Canadian can apply for citizenship. He or she will remain a Canadian citizen.

What happens when you marry a Canadian citizen?

Marrying a Canadian citizen doesn’t give you citizenship. If you want to become a Canadian citizen, you must follow the same steps as everyone else. There isn’t a special process for spouses of Canadian citizens. You must meet several requirements to apply for citizenship.

Can you get a green card if you get married in Canada?

This is NOT one of the categories of visas for which it is okay for a Canadian applicant to proceed straight to the U.S. border or port of entry to apply. (You can also choose to get married first in another country, and then apply for an immigrant visa with which to enter the U.S.—the equivalent of a green card.)

Can you get a new Canadian citizenship card without proper documentation?

A first Canadian citizenship certificate cannot be submitted without proper documentation. Many times, if there is information about you that is incorrect on your Canadian citizenship card you can apply to update it and you will be issued a new citizenship document.