Hong Kong
Taiwan
VietnamCommon documents
| Type | Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Passport, ID card, birth certificate | Check passport validity |
| Family | Marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates | Prove relationships |
| Character | Police certificates | Limited validity — time them |
| Health | Immigration medical | By an approved doctor; limited validity |
| Education | Degrees, transcripts, credential assessment | Some Canadian streams need an ECA |
| Employment | Employment letters, references, salary evidence | Show roles and years |
| Funds | Source and transfer-path evidence | The slowest part of investment immigration |
Typical preparation times
| Document | Usual time |
|---|---|
| Identity and family | Days to weeks |
| Police certificates | Weeks |
| Credential assessment | Weeks to months |
| Source of funds | Weeks to months |
Translation and certification
Documents not in English or the local language generally need translation, and some need notarisation or certification.
Common mistakes
- Getting police certificates or medicals too early, so they expire before filing.
- Inconsistent name spellings across documents.
- Leaving the source of funds until last, delaying everything.
Our advice
Start with the source-of-funds evidence, then time the documents with limited validity to your filing date.