How to apply for a work permit at a port of entry
COVID-19 restrictions: Who can apply at the port of entry
There are restrictions on who can apply for a work permit or give their biometrics at a Canadian port of entry right now due to travel restrictions.
You should only apply at the port of entry if you’re exempt from travel restrictions.
Before you come to Canada
- Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements to get a work permit
- Get a medical exam if you need one
When you arrive at the port of entry
Tell the officer that you want a work permit. The officer will check:
- your passport or other travel document
- that you meet the eligibility requirements
- that your medical certificate is valid, if you need one
If you’re applying for an employer-specific work permit
If you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for your job, you need to bring:
- your job offer,
- a copy of the LMIA,
- an LMIA number, and
- proof that you meet the qualifications and experience for the job
If you want to work in Quebec, you may also need a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration.
If you don’t need an LMIA, you don’t need a CAQ to work in Quebec.
If you don’t need an LMIA for your job, you need to bring:
- your job offer
- the offer of employment number from your employer
- proof that you do not need an LMIA for the job
- proof that you meet the qualifications and experience for the job
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