There are several circumstances and criteria wherein a person may not need to obtain a work permit in order to work in Canada.

Depending on the following criteria, you may be eligible to work in Canada without a work permit:

• Your country of citizenship
• The type of job
• Your proposed work activity in Canada

Though an individual may be eligible to work in Canada without a work permit, the person may still need to have a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). To know if what you would need is a TRV or an eTA to come to Canada, click here.

Below are some instances or scenarios wherein a foreign national (citizen) may perform work in Canada without a Canadian work permit:

• Judges, Referees, SMEs, and similar officials
• Emergency Service Providers
• Business Visitors (sometimes on exploratory visits)
• American Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Officers
• Military Personnel and other related Military Staff
• Public Speakers and Orators
• Foreign Government Officers
• Performing Artists
• Investigators conducting investigations in the areas of:

• Aviation disasters, or other related
• Crimes
• Accidents

• Crew members
• In-Flight Security Officers
• On-Campus Employment
• Civil Aviation Inspectors
• Athletes
• Athletes Team Members
• News Reporters
• Media Personnel
• Conventions Organizers
• Conventions Coordinators
• Clergy persons
• Invigilators, Examiners, and Evaluators
• Expert Witnesses
• Foreign Representatives and their Family Members
• Healthcare Students
• Implied Status

Please contact us today to gain a better understanding on the current work permit requirements to Canada.