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Why apply for a Canada Digital Nomad Visa?

  • Live in Canada for 6 months
  • No income threshold
  • Move along with your family
  • Shortest and easiest route to get Canada PR

Canada’s Digital Nomad Visa

Canada recognizes its emerging position as a key player in the global tech talent arena. It aims to meet current job demands and attracts expertise and entrepreneurial spirit for future job creation.

A digital nomad is an individual who has the flexibility to work remotely from any global location. Applications for Digital Nomads are made under the visitor visa category. This allows the applicant to: 

  • Live in Canada for up to 6 months
  • Work remotely for their employer outside of Canada
  • Search for jobs
  • Attend interviews in person in Canada

The Digital Nomad, under the visitor visa category, cannot work for a local employer until they change their visa status to a work permit.

Eligibility for the Canadian Digital Nomad Visa

  • You are currently employed outside of Canada;
  • Your job can be done remotely;
  • You can show funds to support yourself in Canada for up to 6 months
  • You have accommodation arrangements with close friends or family in Canada will be an added advantage, to show that you have connections in Canada. 

Benefits of Canada’s Digital Nomad Visa

  • ‘NO’ Age limit
  • ‘NO’ IELTS score required
  • ‘NO’ CRS score or points system
  • ‘NO’ ECA requirements
  • No registration in the draws, and no waiting for the ITAs
  • Opportunity to be in Canada while searching for jobs and being able to attend in-person interviews
  • Increase your chances of securing a high-paying job
  • Great opportunity to earn in Canadian dollars
  • Opportunity to live in Canada and enjoy the country instead of being restricted to one’s own current place of residence
  • Opportunity to meet employers and placement agencies face-to-face

Documents required to apply

  • 6 months’ bank statement showing proof of funds.
  • An offer letter and payslips from the current company.
  • Updated resume.
  • Work experience letters.
  • House lease or other proofs.

Post Visa options after applying for a Digital Nomad Visa

  • Secure a Canadian Work Permit.
  • Great chance to get a Permanent Residency in Canada.
  • Renewal of the Digital Nomad Visa in case both of the above are not possible.

Steps to apply for a Canada Digital Nomad Visa

  • Step 1: Check your eligibility.
  • Step 2: Arrange the checklist of documents required.
  • Step 3: Apply for the Canada Digital Nomad Visa.
  • Step 4: Submit all the required documents.
  • Step 5: Get the visa decision and fly to Canada.

Processing time for Canada Digital Nomad Visa

Visa decisions are currently being made within 70 days of application. 

Processing costs for Canada Digital Nomad Visa

Type of Fee CAD
Type of fee CAD
Visa application fee 100 
Biometric fee 85
How Can Y-Axis Help You?

Y-Axis, the world’s No. 1 overseas immigration consultancy, guides you to live in Canada as a Digital Nomad. Our thorough process and end-to-end support ensure you take the right action at every step. We help you with the following:

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