Work in Canada temporarily
Apply for a work permit, extend a work permit or hire a foreign worker.
Apply for a work permit
Extensions or changing conditions
Types of work permits
Employer-specific work permit
- Job offer required
Open work permit
- Job offer not required
Not sure what kind of work permit you need?
Answer a few questions about yourself to find out
- if you’re eligible
- which type you need
- if there are special instructions
Applications for work permits with special instructions
Applications for some open work permits and employer-specific work permits have special instructions: