Category: Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa
Overview: Canada's Digital Nomad Stream allows foreign nationals working remotely for a foreign employer to stay up to 6 months as a visitor. If they secure a Canadian job offer, they can apply for a work permit from within Canada to extend their stay.
Eligibility: Must be able to work remotely for a foreign employer, meet visitor visa requirements for admissibility to Canada, and prove sufficient funds. Opportunity to apply for a work permit from within Canada with a Canadian job offer.
Proof of Funds (approx.): $6000 USD
Application Fee (approx.): $135 USD
Processing Time: ~60 days
Visa Duration: 6 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/canada-introduces-new-measures-to-attract-digital-nomads-to-canada.html
Summary: Purpose: Attract global remote workers to Canada. Eligibility: Work for foreign employer, visitor visa compliant. Benefit: Explore Canada for 6 months, with a clear path to obtain a work permit if a Canadian job offer is secured.