Visas

Canada is one of the world's top immigration destinations. More than 200,000 new immigrants arrive under the Canada immigration system each and every year.

Using our website's guides to Canada visas, you can search the relevant links for extensive information about your Canadian visa or immigration to Canada in general. We offer assistance with the following types and classes of Canadian visas.

Permanent residence

Canadian Permanent Residents are entitled to live and work anywhere in Canada, enjoy many of the privileges of Canadian Citizenship, may apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years and may sponsor family members for Canadian Permanent Resident status.

There are different ways to qualify for Canadian Permanent Resident status:

Skilled Workers / Professionals: Skilled Workers and Professionals are assessed upon a series of factors, i.e. a point system, which is designed to indicate the likelihood of becoming economically established in Canada

Business Immigrants: Foreign individuals with business/managerial experience and relatively high net-worth may apply for Canadian permanent resident status under three sub-categories.

Family Sponsorship: In some cases, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are entitled to sponsor their close relatives from abroad.

Temporary visas

Temporary work permits for IT professionals The Canadian government is currently issuing temporary employment authorization visas under an expedited process, to qualified professionals and skilled persons under the "Information Technology Workers Program".

Working holiday maker visas Canada has Temporary Employment Programs for people aged 18 - 30 and who are citizens of the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden and United Kingdom.

Canada study visas Canada provides great opportunities for foreign students. Not everyone needs a study permit to study in Canada, so be sure to visit our study visa section to find out your requirements.