Express Entry Document Checklist

Required documents8

1. 1

   Valid Passport

   A valid passport with at least 6 months validity

2. 2

   Birth Certificate

   Official birth certificate with translation if not in English/French

3. 3

   Police Clearance Certificate

   A police certificate for every country you stayed in for 6 months in a row or longer during the last 10 years, since age 18. The one for the country where you live now must be issued no more than 6 months before you submit.

4. 4

   Language Test Results

   IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF test results (must be less than 2 years old)

5. 5

   Educational Diplomas/Degrees

   All diplomas, degrees, and certificates with official transcripts

6. 6

   Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

   ECA report from designated organization (WES, IQAS, ICAS, etc.)

7. 7

   Employment Reference Letters

   Reference letters from all employers with job duties, dates, and salary

8. 8

   Proof of funds

   Official letters from each bank where you have an account, printed on the bank's letterhead. Not needed if you apply under the Canadian Experience Class, or you are authorized to work in Canada and have a valid job offer. In that case, upload a letter explaining which one applies.

Optional or situational2

• Pay Stubs/Salary Slips

  Recent pay stubs or salary slips from current/previous employers

• Digital photo

  IRCC may ask for digital photos to confirm your identity.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for Express Entry (Canada)?

This checklist lists 10 document types for the Express Entry case file: 8 required and 2 optional or situational. The full list, with what each item means, is below.

How many documents are required vs optional for Express Entry?

8 of the 10 listed document types are required; 2 are optional or apply only in certain cases.

Can I track my Express Entry documents in one place?

Yes: save this checklist to your Hijraah case file to mark each document pending, uploaded, or verified as you gather it.