Does buying a house in Canada gives you residency?

Owning a house in Canada does not automatically give you Canadian permanent resident status or citizenship. However, if you are a foreign national and you purchase a house in Canada, you may be able to obtain a temporary resident visa or a work permit, which would allow you to live in Canada for a limited period of time.

To be eligible for a temporary resident visa or work permit, you must meet certain requirements set by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. These may include having a valid passport or other accepted travel document, demonstrating that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Canada, and having a clean criminal record.

If you are interested in living in Canada on a more permanent basis, you may be able to apply for permanent resident status. This would allow you to live and work in Canada indefinitely, but it does not grant you citizenship. To be eligible for permanent resident status, you must meet certain requirements, such as having a job offer from a Canadian employer or being able to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to contribute to the Canadian economy.