To work in Canada as a crew member
FIFA-invited workers and volunteers
You don’t need a work permit to work in Canada if you’ve been directly invited to work at the FIFA World Cup™.
You may need to apply for a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
You may be a truck driver, a bus driver, or a shipping, maritime vessel or airline worker.
If this describes you, you don’t need a work permit if
- you’re working on foreign-owned and registered vehicles that are used mainly to transport cargo and passengers internationally, and
- your work is related to operating vehicles or serving passengers
If you don’t meet these conditions
You need a work permit.
Find out if you’re eligible for a work permit.
If you’re working on a maritime vessel
You need a work permit if you don’t meet the conditions outlined above. There are some things your employer must do before you apply for your work permit to work on a maritime vessel.