Crisis situation: Contact us urgently


If you’ve been affected by a crisis situation, choose an option below and complete the form with as much detail as you can provide.

This page is for certain crisis situations only. If you are not affected by a crisis situation, we will not respond to or process your request.


If you’re not affected by a crisis situation

Use our general web form for all other situations, including

  • checking the status of your application
  • asking general questions about a program or service
  • giving new information about your application
  • changing your contact information
  • reporting a technical problem

This form is intended for individuals who are submitting an application under the special measures for certain extended family members who are affected by the crisis in Gaza. For general enquiries about the special measures for people living in Gaza, click on the previous button and select “I need help with something else and I am impacted by the crisis in Israel and the Palestinian Territories” in the list of options.

This is not an application for special measures for certain extended family who are affected by the crisis in Gaza. If you want to start an application for a temporary resident visa (TRV) under the Gaza special measures, click on the previous button and select “Gaza special measures – Apply for a temporary resident visa for extended family members” in the list of options.

This is a general enquiry form to answer questions for those who are affected by the crisis in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

Tell us about yourself

Use this format: xxxxxx@example.com

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Date of birth

Tell us about your situation

To apply for the Gaza special measures, you must submit all required information and documents to support your application.

You won’t be able to make changes or updates to this portion of your application after you submit it.

Review the requirements and make sure you have submitted all the required information before you submit it or it may be rejected.

Learn about the requirements and supporting documents

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Upload file(s) that support your situation

The maximum file size for each file is 3 MB. If a file is bigger than 3 MB, you need to reduce the size of your file. If you upload more than 1 file, the total maximum file size is 5 MB.

We accept these file formats:

  • PDF (portable document)
  • JPG, TIFF or PNG (image)
  • DOC or DOCX (Microsoft Word document)

Upload document – Document isn’t an accepted format.

Upload document – Document size can’t be larger than 3 MB.

Upload document – Size of total documents can’t be larger than 5 MB.

Consent and disclaimer (required)

By providing your email address, you’re consenting to IRCC's use of the contact information provided above, for the purpose of processing your application. By supplying your email address to IRCC, you also understand that this channel may not be secure.

IRCC is not liable for the electronic disclosure of personal information to a third party where IRCC has taken reasonable means to ensure the identity of the party. IRCC is also not liable for the misuse of this information by a third party.

If you wish to exit Gaza, the Government of Canada must disclose your full name, date of birth, sex, passport or national ID details, mobile phone number, and current location by district to the national authorities responsible for exit and entry, as well as Canadian federal organizations and service providers in the region who may assist in your departure. This information must be disclosed for every traveller.

We require your consent to disclosure of this information. If you do not consent to sharing this information, Canada will not be able to facilitate your departure from Gaza. Although we will take steps in accordance with the Privacy Act to protect your personal information, the Government of Canada cannot give assurances as to how that information will be protected, used or further disclosed once it is disclosed. There is a strong possibility that the names of applicants who are approved for crossing will be shared publicly.

Canada will also disclose your information to service providers involved in the facilitation of your transit from the Rafah border to Cairo, where you will be provided with temporary accommodation for 48 hours upon your arrival. You or your anchor relative are responsible for your own accommodation after 48 hours.

The Government of Canada cannot guarantee your departure from Gaza, nor can it guarantee onward travel to Canada if you are deemed to be ineligible or inadmissible.

Please note that:

  • You must consent on behalf of your family members who are minors (under 18 years of age).
  • Each of your adult (18 years of age and over) family members must provide consent for themselves.

The Government of Canada accepts no responsibility or liability for any further use or disclosure of your information by the governments and service providers noted above. The decision to provide your information to them rests with you alone.

By providing your email address, you’re consenting to IRCC's use of the contact information provided above, for the sole purpose of responding to your feedback. By supplying your email address to IRCC, you also understand that this channel may not be secure.

IRCC is not liable for the electronic disclosure of personal information to a third party where IRCC has taken reasonable means to ensure the identity of the party. IRCC is also not liable for the misuse of this information by a third party.



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