Canada
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Overview
Capital
Ottawa
Currency
CAD
Continent
Americas
Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Canada.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Canada
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa Free | 180 days |
| India | Visa Required | 180 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | 180 days |
| Austria | Evisa | — |
| Belgium | Evisa | — |
| Bulgaria | Evisa | — |
| Croatia | Evisa | — |
| Cyprus | Evisa | — |
| Czechia | Evisa | — |
| Denmark | Evisa | — |
Detailed visa guides for Canada
Monthly costs
Calgary
Rent (center)
1,500 USD/mo
Groceries
380 USD/mo
Transport
90 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,100 USD/mo
Montreal
Rent (center)
1,400 USD/mo
Groceries
350 USD/mo
Transport
80 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,930 USD/mo
Ottawa
Rent (center)
1,600 USD/mo
Groceries
370 USD/mo
Transport
95 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,185 USD/mo
Toronto
Rent (center)
1,700 USD/mo
Groceries
350 USD/mo
Transport
115 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,295 USD/mo
Vancouver
Rent (center)
2,200 USD/mo
Groceries
400 USD/mo
Transport
100 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,820 USD/mo
Work Permits
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Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA-based)
Duration: Varies, typically 1-2 years
Foreign workers with a valid job offer from a Canadian employer
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Global Talent Stream
Duration: Up to 3 years
Highly skilled tech workers referred by a designated partner or in specific occupations
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Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker)
Duration: Permanent residence
Points-based system evaluating age, education, language, and work experience
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International Experience Canada (IEC)
Duration: 1-2 years depending on category
Youth from partner countries aged 18-35
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Intra-Company Transfer
Duration: Up to 3 years, renewable
Employees of multinational companies transferring to a Canadian branch
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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Duration: Permanent residence
Skilled workers nominated by a Canadian province or territory
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Start-up Visa
Duration: Permanent residence
Entrepreneurs with a qualifying business supported by a designated organization (venture capital, angel investor, or business incubator)
Salary & Tax
Income Tax Range
15% – 33%
Social Security (Employee)
0.0595%
Federal rates only. Provincial tax adds 4-25% depending on province. CPP2 additional 4% on earnings $68,500-$73,200.
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