Work Permit Visa Services
Apply for a work permit — Temporary workers
To apply for the Work permit follow these steps:
1. Determine if you will apply online or on paper
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Get the right documents
The specific documents you’ll need depend on the type of work permit you are applying for.
You will also need proof that you meet the requirements of the job, such as:
- proof of education, or
- work experience.
If the type of work permit you will be applying for is an open work permit, you will not need to include documents or other information from an employer in your application.
Employer-specific work permit
If your employer needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) you need to provide:
- a copy of the approved LMIA
- the job offer
If your employer doesn’t need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) you need to provide:
- the offer of employment number (ex A1234567) your employer got when they submitted the offer of employment through the Employer Portal
- the job offer
- Open work permit
- You don’t need to include documents or information from an employer with your open work permit application.
- 3. Get the application package
The instruction guides have instructions on how to fill out the application. They also tell you which documents you’ll need to submit to get your work permit.
Pay the application fees
In many countries, you can pay the fee in the local currency. You can find more information about the payment methods available to you by using the pay your fees tool