Good news: in most cases there is no minimum income requirement to sponsor a spouse or partner. You must sign an undertaking — generally three years — promising to support their basic needs so they do not need social assistance, and you cannot currently be on social assistance yourself (except for disability). An income threshold generally applies only in specific cases, such as when your spouse's dependent child has children of their own. Current rules are on canada.ca, and our Visitor & Family Visas team can guide you.
Updated July 2026