Temporary resident
Temporary resident
Temporary resident visas:
A temporary resident visa is required to enter Canada for anyone who is not a permanent resident or Canadian citizen, such as tourists, temporary foreign workers and foreign students, except for citizens of a visa-exempt country.
Electronic travel authorizations:
An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required for anyone who is a citizen of a visa-exempt country (U.S. citizens exempted) traveling to Canada or transiting by air.
International students:
Foreign nationals are required to obtain a study permit for engaging in academic, professional, vocational or other education or training that is more than 6 months in duration at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Temporary foreign worker program:
A work permit or authorization to work without a permit is required in order for a foreign national to be allowed to work in Canada under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Employers must obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire foreign workers to fill temporary labour and skill shortages. The LMIA verifies that there is a need for a temporary worker and that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job.
International mobility program (IMP):
A work permit or authorization to work without a permit is required in order for a foreign national to be allowed to work in Canada under the International Mobility Program: The IMP lets employers hire temporary workers without an LMIA. Exemptions from the LMIA process are based on both of the following:
- The broader economic, cultural or other competitive advantages for Canada.
- The reciprocal benefits enjoyed by Canadians and permanent residents.
Temporary resident permits:
An officer may issue a Temporary Resident Permit to allow a person who is inadmissible or does not meet the requirements of IRPA to become a temporary resident (that is, to enter or remain in Canada ) if circumstances warrant.
