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Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) closed to new applicants

In force Residency

The CUAET emergency programme, launched in March 2022 after Russia's full-scale invasion, closed to new applicants from 1 April 2024. Existing CUAET holders retained their three-year work/study authorisation. Replaced by standard humanitarian and general-immigration pathways for further Ukrainian applicants.

Who it affects

Ukrainian nationals seeking emergency travel authorisation to Canada.

Sources

Primary: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ↗

Corroborating: Government of Canada ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction