Visa category
Visitor Status
What are the visa fees/charges?
CAD100
Is there a minimum income threshold applicable for digital nomad/remote work visa?
No; however, generally, a minimum of CAD7,000 – CAD10,000 should be available via bank statements
Are digital nomad/remote work visa holders subject to income tax?
• According to the CRA’s guidance, if a non-resident employee performs their duties of employment remotely while in Canada, the non-resident employer would be subject to Canadian withholding, remitting, and reporting obligations.
• Foreign employers may apply for a “non-resident employer certification” and will not have to withhold and remit tax on the payments to non-resident workers who are working in Canada for a limited time, if the workers are exempt from tax in Canada under a tax treaty.
Are digital nomad/remote work visa holders subject to social security contributions?
The foreign employer will be exempt from withholding CPP contributions if the foreign employer’s worker comes from a country that has a social security agreement with Canada.
Is there Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) relief available in the country?
Yes
Is there an income tax requirement in the country, in general?
Yes
Is there a social security requirement in the country, in general?
Yes
Are criminal checks required for this visa?
The applicant must not be involved in:
• Criminal Activities
• Organized Crimes
• Human Rights Violations
For how long is the digital nomad/remote work visa valid?
• 6 months
• The applicant can apply to extend their visitor status from within Canada.
Is the applicant bound to any work restraints/limitations?
• The individual must be working for and being paid and managed by a foreign entity with no services being provided to a Canadian entity
• Canada recently defined a digital nomad as a person who can perform their job remotely from anywhere in the world. A digital nomad only needs visitor status to relocate to Canada for up to 6 months at a time while they perform their job remotely for a foreign employer. There should be no nexus between their work and Canada – they should not be serving or working with Canadian clients nor a local Canadian office. A person may initially enter Canada as a digital nomad to work remotely, but they must seek a work permit if they need to transfer to the Canadian entity. If the business intends to transition the employee to the Canadian entity, a work permit will be needed before starting such a transition
• A work permit would be required if the applicant wants to work under a Canadian employer after entry. Their expected duties in Canada and eligibility would need to be assessed
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