Canada Working Visa Requirements

The Canadian government demands that all people who want to legally work in Canada must first apply for a working visa. Applicants need to meet a number of different requirements when putting together an application to work in the country. Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in an applicant being denied.

Written Job Offer

To be eligible to receive a working visa in Canada, an employer must endorse the candidate with a written job offer. This is to prove that there is a legitimate labor opportunity waiting for applicants in Canada and that they are not entering the country under false pretenses.

Proof of Eligibility

Applicants need to prove that they can meet the minimum requirements of the job by presenting documentation, such as a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), of relevant work experience and education for the job being applied to.

Proof of Identity

Applicants need proof of identity such as a valid passport or travel document. This document guarantees that applicants will return to their country and not stay indefinitely in Canada. Applicants who are applying from a country in which they are not a citizen must provide proof of their current immigration status. Having legal status in the applicant's country of residence is necessary.

Requirements for Entering

Applicants must meet the general requirements for entering the country. In some cases, applicants will need either a valid passport or temporary resident visa. To determine whether a visa is needed, applicants should visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for a list of countries that require visas/temporary resident visas to enter the country.

Pay Application Fee

The government of Canada charges an application fee for applying to work in Canada. All applicants must pay this fee as part of the requirements of the working visa. Most applicants can pay this fee with their local currency through the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.