April 1, 2021

[Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit under New Travel Restrictions　What’s different from usual?] (Updated April 1, 2021)

There is travel restriction currently under the pandemic.   I would like to send a new employee to Canada.  What is different from usual?

Steps to apply for a Work Permit to enter Canada.

1. Apply through the Canadian Embassy (except entering from the USA)

To work in Canada, you must apply for a Work Permit at an embassy and have a POE letter (approval letter).  Online applications are being assessed; however, it may take longer for except Essential Services. 

2. Biometrics

You will need to go to a Biometrics at one of the Visa Application Centers.

Step-by-step look at Biometrics (Video)

Once an Approval letter is issued　↓

3. Authorization for family members

Yumi will request an Authorization for your family members to enter Canada.  This is needed on top of your approvals.  This special permit is valid for 3 months. 

4. Online meeting with Yumi

We will provide information and answer your questions before your departure.

5. PCR test (within 72 hours before the departure)

Go to a clinic close by and get a report in English.  Some airports offer this service, but it may take a longer time to receive the results.  

• children who are four years of age or younger (i.e., children who are five on the day of their travel must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test);

6. ArriveCAN  (within 48 hours before departure)

Download ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information on and after your entry into Canada.

7. Quarantine Plan

YuPass will send a Quarantine Plan to you.

8. Visitor Record application for family members

You will receive a Visitor Record application package from YuPass.

9. Enter Canada

Receive immigration documents at the Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto or Montreal airports

10. 2^nd PCR test before leaving the international airport

11. 14 days of Quarantine

From February 22, 2021, you need to stay 3 nights at the government designated hotel + 11 nights at your place or an hotel)
Hotel details will be found from here

Please book the government-designated hotel for 3 nights before your departure. Hotel stay is on own expense. need to stay the hotel at least 3 nights until receiving the result of PCR test.

12. Those who take a domestic flight after staying at a government-designated hotel, need to be quarantined at the destination for the remaining 11 days.

13. 3^rd PCR test at the end of 14 days quarantine.

Finally, go to work (Relieved!)

• Those entering Canada by land from the U.S. will also be required to test negative for coronas and undergo quarantine, with no government-designated hotel stays.
• The rules frequently change due to the influence of the corona. Please check the latest information once again before your departure.
• We have a pre-departure confirmation online meeting for our customers. If the situation changes at that time, we will inform you of the latest information.

Related articles:

The Government of Canada expands restrictions to International Travel by land and air 

Additional testing and more stringent quarantine requirements for travel to Canada