DIRCO
Immediate Family Can Submit on Your Behalf
DIRCO says immediate family members within the first step of kinship, including grandparents, may submit applications for each other without a special power of attorney or letter of authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a family member take my documents to DIRCO?
Yes, qualifying immediate family members can submit on each other's behalf under DIRCO's current rules.
Do grandparents count?
DIRCO specifically includes grandparents in its stated immediate-family rule.
Does this apply to every relative?
No. DIRCO's wording specifies immediate family within the first step of kinship, including grandparents.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Bookings