If the parameters outlined in the linked document apply, the International Transfer Application must be completed as soon as possible since the review and approval process can take a number of weeks once submitted to BC Soccer and the other governing soccer organizations. The ITC application and accompanying documents must be submitted to loretta@vancouverunitedfc.com
The following MANDATORY documents must be submitted by the player/parents in PDF format.
- Proof of identity and nationality (i.e., passport) – player
- Proof of identity and nationality (i.e., passport) – parents
- Proof of birth date (birth certificate or passport) ‐ player
- Employment contract – parents
- Work permit – parents
- Proof of residence (i.e. proof of home ownership, rental agreement) – player and parents
- FOR 50KM RULE ONLY:
- Proof of distance (i.e., Google maps showing location club/residence)
- Parental authorization
- *** There is no longer any fee charged for processing the application.
Please note the following points regarding International Transfer Applications:
- Documentation Requirements for Minors who are Refugees: With respect to refugees, Canada Soccer is aware of the challenges newcomers have in providing the relevant documentation as required by FIFA. Accordingly, Canada Soccer will consider the mandatory document requirements as having been met provided at least one (1) of the following documents have been provided by both the parent(s) and player(s):
- UNHCR Asylum Seekers Certificate;
- Canada Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR); or
- Permanent Resident Card
- Minors with Only One Parent in Canada: With respect to minor players (either refugees, or not) who find themselves in Canada with only one parent, the parent must provide a signed and dated letter detailing the reasons as to why only one parent is currently in Canada (either due to work commitments, divorce, deceased, etc.) Canada Soccer will review to consider this sufficient in order to request the player(s) ITC.
- Minors who are Exchange Students: Typically exchange students are ineligible to apply for an ITC because they must have at least one parent in Canada with them. However, there are exceptions that are outlined in the attached document linked to above.
- Provisional Certificates for ITC applications of minors are only provided in cases where the player will be registering strictly as an amateur with an amateur club with no legal, financial or de facto links to a professional club. Once the mandatory documents noted above have been received, Canada Soccer is free to request the ITC directly with the National Association. Should Canada Soccer not receive a response from another National Association within 30 days, Canada Soccer is then free to issue a provisional transfer certificate allowing the player to register.
- CSA DOES NOT communicate directly with District Associations, Clubs, players, or parents regarding ITC applications, questions, or status checks; they only communicate with the provincial body (i.e., BC Soccer.)
