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What phone number do you call to reach IRCC from inside or outside Canada?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Step-by-Step

An applicant asked for the correct IRCC phone number to call, both from within Canada and from outside the country.

What the group shared:
  1. From Canada or the U.S., call 1-800-442-2342.

  2. From outside Canada and the U.S. (international), call +1 613 773-2342.


Practical takeaway:
  • Use the toll-free 1-800 number if you're calling from Canada or the US; use the +1 613 number for international calls.

  • Double-check the number on IRCC's official website before calling, since one member reported the international number connecting to an unrelated agency (Food Authority Canada) — numbers or routing can occasionally be misdialed or change.

  • Have your application/UCI number ready before calling to speed up the process.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: Use 1-800-442-2342 domestically (Canada/US) and +1 613 773-2342 for international calls to IRCC.
  • Do: Verify the number on IRCC's official website first, since a misdial or outdated number can connect you to an unrelated agency.

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