Can you sponsor your spouse or partner?
Answer a few short questions and see where you stand. Covers married, common-law, conjugal and same-sex partners.
Wondering whether you can sponsor your partner to come to Canada? This free spousal sponsorship eligibility checker asks a few quick questions and gives you an instant, plain-English read on whether you may qualify to sponsor a partner, including common-law and same-sex partners. The eligibility check is completely free, confidential, and takes about a minute, with no obligation. Start the free checker below.
About the free spousal sponsorship eligibility checker
Spousal sponsorship lets a Canadian citizen or permanent resident bring a spouse or partner to Canada as a permanent resident. Before you start an application, it helps to know whether you and your partner meet the basic requirements. This free spousal sponsorship eligibility check walks you through the key questions and flags anything that may need a closer look with an immigration sponsorship lawyer. There is no cost and no obligation to use it.
What the checker looks at
- Your status as a sponsor: whether you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, your age, and where you live.
- Sponsor eligibility factors: social assistance, past sponsorships, and financial or admissibility issues that can affect approval.
- Your relationship: married, common-law, conjugal, or same-sex, and how genuine and well-documented it is.
- Your partner: their age and where they currently live, which points to an inland or outland application route.
Who qualifies, in brief
The sponsor
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident, 18 or older
- Not receiving social assistance (except for a disability)
- Able to support the partner, and living in Canada or intending to
The partner
- Spouse, common-law, conjugal or same-sex partner
- 18 or older and admissible to Canada
- In a genuine, well-documented relationship
How it works
Answer the questions
There is nothing to download or install; it takes about a minute.
Get your instant result
See whether you appear eligible and what may need review.
Request next steps (optional)
Send your details for a personalized review, or book a consultation.
This checker gives general information only and is not legal advice. Eligibility can only be confirmed after a full review of your situation.
Free eligibility checker FAQ
Who can sponsor a spouse or partner in Canada?
To sponsor a partner you generally must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, be at least 18 years old, not be receiving social assistance other than for a disability, be able to support your partner, and either live in Canada or, as a citizen abroad, intend to move back when your partner becomes a permanent resident. See the official IRCC guidance on who you can sponsor for the official rules.
Can I check common-law, conjugal or same-sex partner eligibility with this tool?
Yes. The checker covers married, common-law, conjugal, and same-sex relationships. See our common-law partner sponsorship and same-sex and LGBTQ2+ partner sponsorship pages for more detail on each route.
Is there a minimum income to sponsor a spouse?
No. There is no minimum income requirement to sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, unless the partner has a dependent child. See the full details on our spousal sponsorship page.
Does a positive result mean I am approved?
No. The tool gives a general indication based on your answers. It is not a decision and not legal advice. Many cases that look straightforward still benefit from a professional review to avoid delays or a refusal.
How much does spousal sponsorship cost and how long does it take?
The government fees and processing times are the same for all partner sponsorships and are set by IRCC. This checker does not quote figures because they change: see the current 2026 fees and timelines on our spousal sponsorship page and the IRCC processing times tool.
Is the spousal sponsorship eligibility checker really free?
Yes. It is free to use, takes about a minute, and there is no obligation. You only share contact details if you choose to request a next-steps review, and that information goes only to MM Immigration Law.
What should I do after using the checker?
If you appear eligible, the next step is a complete, well-documented application, which is where most cases succeed or fail. A strong proof-of-relationship package and the right documents matter most. If anything was flagged, a short consultation will tell you where you stand. Book a consultation or call 416-840-5430.
Ready for a definitive answer?
The checker is a starting point. For a confirmed assessment of your situation and a plan to build a strong application, talk to MM Immigration Law. Book a consultation or call 416-840-5430.