International Transfer Certificates

All players coming from foreign countries over the age of 10 are required, by FIFA, to apply for and receive an International Transfer Certificate before being permitted to play soccer with a soccer club in Canada.

The Complete Process, as well as forms, can be found at 

International Transfer Certificates

All the documents must be placed in ONE Computer document.  All documents must be scanned

Photographs of documents are not permitted.

Note: if the player has played University or College Soccer in Canada, an International Transfer Certificate is still required (if not previously granted one) in order to play soccer under the Canada Soccer Umbrella.

Once a player has received an International Transfer Certificate, that player does not have to go through the process again in order to play soccer in Canada. If you are not competing in an event leading to a National Competition, you are free to play soccer.

Step 2:

Eligibility for Canada Soccer Club National Competitions

I am a Foreign National and I have received my International Transfer Certificate, can I play in the local Premier Youth Leagues, Challenge Trophy, Jubilee Trophy or Eastern Canadian Masters qualifiers and can I play soccer at the Canada Soccer Club National Competitions? 

In order to be eligible to play soccer in the local  Premier Youth League, Challenge Trophy, Jubilee Trophy or Eastern Canadian Masters Qualifiers which lead to a Canada Soccer Club National Competition, a player must

1. A Canadian Citizen; or
2. A Permanent Resident (as defined by the Government of Canada); or
3. A Protected Person (as defined by the Government of Canada)

Important Note: For the adult/senior National Championships, at least 12 players must be:

1. A Canadian Citizen; or
2. A Permanent Resident (as defined by the Government of Canada); or
3. A Protected Person (as defined by the Government of Canada)