Canada has limited business-related immigration pathways for eligible applicants and certain professionals.

The right route depends on your nationality, business background, intended activity, and long-term plans.

Business Visitors (Short-Term Entry)

If you are travelling to Canada for meetings, conferences, negotiations, site visits, or similar short-term business activities, you may be eligible to enter as a business visitor.

Depending on your nationality, this may require:

• Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Business visitors cannot enter the Canadian labour market or carry out work that requires a work permit.

Work Permits Under Trade Agreements

Some applicants may qualify for employer-specific or LMIA-exempt work permits under agreements such as CUSMA and other eligible arrangements.

Eligibility depends on:

• Citizenship
• Occupation
• Qualifications
• Proposed Canadian activity

Each case must be assessed individually.