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Türkiye to Canada
Immigrate to Canada from Turkey
From engineers and academics in Istanbul and Ankara to entrepreneurs building their next venture abroad, applicants from Turkey are a growing force in Canadian immigration. RA Migration helps them choose the right program and prepare files that stand up to scrutiny.
From Turkey to Canada
Why people move from Turkey to Canada
Turkish Canadians number in the tens of thousands, concentrated in Toronto and Montréal with growing communities in Ottawa and Mississauga. The community has expanded notably over the past decade, and Turkish associations, businesses and student networks give newcomers from Türkiye an immediate foothold.
Turkish applicants tend to be highly qualified: Türkiye produces large numbers of engineers, physicians, academics and IT specialists, and many arrive with strong English from university or international careers. We also work with non-Turkish residents of Turkey, including Syrians and Iraqis living there, whose Canadian applications follow their own documents and history rather than their current address.
By the numbers
Tens of thousands of Canadians trace their origins to Türkiye, and applications from Turkey have grown steadily in recent years. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Why applicants from Turkey choose RA Migration
- Licensed RCIC consultants regulated by the CICC.
- Clear guidance in plain language at every step.
- Fully online service, wherever in the world you are.
- Honest assessments, never false promises of approval.
Pathways
Your immigration pathways from Turkey
These are the routes applicants from Turkey use most, and the ones we assess first in a consultation.
Express Entry
The main route for Turkish professionals. Engineering, academic, medical and IT experience earned in Türkiye counts fully toward a points total.
Study in Canada
Turkish students use Canadian universities and colleges as a long-term pathway: study permit, Post-Graduation Work Permit, then permanent residence.
Business immigration
Entrepreneur and investor streams suit Turkish business owners ready to establish and actively run a venture in Canada.
Provincial nominee programs
Provincial streams reward in-demand skills and can lift strong Turkish profiles over the federal threshold.
Family sponsorship
Sponsorship of spouses, children, parents and grandparents for families split between Türkiye and Canada.
Refugee & humanitarian
For people from Turkey already in Canada who fear return, we provide regulated representation for refugee claims, appeals and humanitarian applications.
Documents & Details
Applying from Turkey: what to prepare
Every country has its own paperwork realities. These are the ones that matter most for applicants from Turkey.
Police certificate
Türkiye’s criminal record certificate (Adli Sicil Kaydı) can be obtained online through e-Devlet, but it must be current and properly translated when IRCC asks for it.
Credentials & translations
Turkish degrees need an Educational Credential Assessment, and certified Turkish-to-English translations must be consistent across every document in the file.
Non-citizens living in Türkiye
Syrians and others residing in Turkey apply on their own documents, and presenting status papers correctly is critical. We have prepared many of these files.
Language tests
Approved English and French tests run regularly in Istanbul and Ankara. Score strategy is often the biggest single lever for Turkish applicants.
Where Newcomers Settle
Where newcomers from Turkey settle in Canada
Many of our clients from Turkey join family and community networks in these cities, and we publish dedicated local guidance for each.
Toronto
Immigration consultant serving Toronto, Ontario.
Montréal
Immigration consultant serving Montréal, Quebec.
Mississauga
Immigration consultant serving Mississauga, Ontario.
Ottawa
Immigration consultant serving Ottawa, Ontario.
All areas we serve
Every community we serve across Ontario and Quebec.
How We Work
Working with clients in Turkey
Canadian immigration applications are submitted to IRCC online, so clients in Turkey complete the entire process remotely: video consultations, secure document sharing and a licensed consultant representing your file from start to finish.
We schedule consultations around your time zone, review every document before it is submitted, and keep you informed at each stage so you always know where your application stands.
Licensed & up to date
Prepared and reviewed by Rami Khattouf, RCIC #R531957, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Last reviewed June 2026. Immigration rules, fees and processing times change. We verify every file against current official IRCC guidance before applying.
Services
Services applicants from Turkey use most
Express Entry
Federal pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers, managed through the Express Entry system.
Study Permit
Study permit applications, extensions and guidance for students at Canadian colleges and universities.
Business Immigration
Business and entrepreneur immigration streams for owners and investors.
Family Sponsorship
Family sponsorship for spouses, partners, children, parents and grandparents.
FAQ
Immigrating from Turkey: your questions
Yes. Turkish citizens apply through Express Entry like any other nationality, and the strong technical and academic profiles common in Türkiye often score competitively. We assess your realistic points before you commit to tests and assessments.
Yes. A study permit at a recognized institution, then a Post-Graduation Work Permit, then permanent residence is a realistic multi-year plan, and we design the whole sequence from the start rather than just the first application.
Yes. Syrians, Iraqis and other residents of Türkiye apply based on their own citizenship, documents and history. Living in Turkey is a normal starting point for a Canadian application; what matters is presenting your status and documents correctly.
Yes. Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse or common-law partner living in Türkiye. We prepare both sides of the file together, with relationship evidence that meets IRCC expectations.
Yes. For people from Türkiye who are already in Canada and fear return, we provide regulated RCIC representation for refugee claims, appeals and humanitarian and compassionate applications, alongside the full range of economic and family programs.
Other Countries
We also help applicants from nearby countries
Client Reviews
What clients say about RA Migration
Real five-star reviews from clients on Google.
“Great client experience! Updates are delivered well. Rami made sure documents are complete before submission and he's up to date with the latest IRCC news. Update: our spousal application has just been approved. Big thanks to Rami and his team, if you'd like more confidence in your application, we would definitely recommend RA Migration!”
“Grateful to have chosen RA Migration, we had such an amazing experience with Rami and his team! They are very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and most importantly they love what they do! Rami is candid and very well versed in the field of Canadian Immigration. His team's dedication and great attention to detail is exceptional and made the process so smooth and hassle-free. If you are browsing through the reviews, this is your sign to choose RA Migration. Highly recommend!”