​​​Victim: apply for qualification

You believe you are the victim of a criminal offence and belong to one of the categories of victims eligible for financial assistance? Visit the page How to submit an application for qualification to IVAC for the information you need to complete your online application and receive financial assistance.

A minor victim 14 years of age or older

As of October 13, 2021

A minor who is a victim of a criminal offence who is 14 years of age or older may file an application for qualification on their own.

A minor victim under 14 years of age​

A parent or a person who has parental authority over a victim who is under 14 years of age may file an application for qualification for their child. However, if that person refuses or neglects to file the application for qualification or is the person who committed the criminal offence, another adult may file the application for qualification for the child.

Time limit for filing an application for qualification

The time limit for filing an application for qualification with IVAC is 3 years.

The time limit starts from the time the victim becomes aware of the harm they suffered as a result of the criminal offence or within 3 years of the victim's death. However, after this period, the victim may show that there are reasonable grounds for filing their application late.

For criminal offences relating to domestic violence, sexual violence and violence suffered during childhood

For criminal offences involving domestic violence, violence suffered during childhood or sexual violence, an application for qualification may be filed at any time.