Working temporarily in Canada
To apply for a work permit at this visa office, you must be legally admitted to or a citizen of a country that is served by this visa office.
Biometric Identity Screening:
Starting in 2013, CIC plans to require nationals of 29 countries and 1 territory to appear in person to have their fingerprints and photograph taken when they apply for a temporary resident visa, study or work permit.
- Who should apply
Find out if you are eligible to work temporarily in Canada and if you need a work permit. - How to apply
- Spouses and common-law partners
Options available to a spouse or common-law partner accompanying a student to Canada. - Your children
Whether your minor children are applying independently or accompanying you, they have special requirements and may need study permits. - After applying
How your application will be processed and how you will be informed of the decision. - Arriving
What to do when you arrive in Canada. - Temporary Foreign Workers returning to Canada
Information for Temporary Foreign Workers returning to Canada from their home country.
Special Programs
Applicants in these programs must follow different procedures:
- International Experience Canada
- Live-In Caregivers Program
If you are interested in working in Canada as a nanny, caregiver or au pair, the Live-in Caregiver Program may be suitable for you.
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