The CUAET also allows those who are already in Canada to extend their visitor status, work permit, or study permit to continue living and working in Canada.
About CUAET
The CUAET grants you a visitor visa to stay in Canada until it is safe to return to Ukraine. The visa:
- is fee-exempt
- is valid for 10 years or until your passport expires
- allows you to travel in and out of Canada, as long as your visa is valid
- will be processed on a priority basis
- gives you the option to apply for a fee-exempt work permit at the same time
Once you arrive at the border, you'll be given status as either a visitor, worker (if you applied for the open work permit), or student (if you're under 18 and want to stay in Canada).
You can stay in Canada for up to three years or until your passport expires. When your status in Canada is about to expire, you may apply to extend your stay.
Who Can Apply
You can apply if you have a valid Ukrainian passport or another national identity document. If you don't have either of these you can still apply. An immigration officer will need to determine if you meet the requirements for a temporary resident permit.
Vaccination Status
You can enter Canada if you have not been vaccinated or have only been partially vaccinated against COVID-19, or if you have received a vaccine approved by the WHO but not recognized by Canada. To benefit from this exemption, you must show that you are a Ukrainian national or a family member of a Ukrainian national when you arrive in Canada.
With a few exceptions, all visitors to Canada, including those using the CUAET, must also use ArriveCAN. All other public health requirements, such as quarantine and testing, must be met.
Fees
You don't have to pay any of the following fees upon entering Canada:
- temporary resident visa
- open work permit
- study permit
- biometrics
- temporary resident permit
You will need to pay fees for a chest x-ray or blood test if you are told to get one.
