Canada Work permit: fee, stay and who needs it
Plus biometrics CAD 85; open work permit holder fee extra
Work permit
Visa needed- Official fee
- CA$155
- Stay
- permit period
- Processing
- varies
- Interview
- No
Questions
How much is the Canada Work permit?
The official fee is CA$155. Plus biometrics CAD 85; open work permit holder fee extra
How long can I stay on the Work permit?
permit period. Validity: permit period.
What can I do on the Work permit?
It is for work.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- canada.ca: What you need to enter Canada (entry requirements by country)
- canada.ca: eTA for citizens from some visa-required countries
- canada.ca: Who needs an eTA
- canada.ca: eTA how to apply
- IRCC news, May 2026: Indonesia and Malaysia eTA
- Canada Gazette Part II, SOR/2026-87 (eTA)
- IRCC fee list (modified 21 Sep 2026)
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