Applying for a Work Permit

If you plan to work in Canada, you must apply for a work permit. There are two types of work permits you can apply for, an employer-specific work permit (closed work permit) or a non-employer-specific work permit (open work permit). For information about applying for a work permit, click here.

To apply for an employer-specific work permit, you must already have an employer who wishes to hire you in Canada and has made you an offer of employment. To find out about the steps your potential employer must take before hiring you, click here.

The information on this website refers specifically to individuals coming to Canada with employer-specific work permits, referred to as “Temporary Foreign Workers” throughout this website.