🇨🇦 Canada · Employer-sponsored work
Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,161 |
| Minimum annual salary | CAD 42,000 |
| Proof of savings | €6,173 |
| Minimum investment | €123,461 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–50 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €173 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/pr-work-permits/bridging.html.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,161.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
“A bridging open work permit (BOWP) lets you keep working while you wait for the results of your permanent residence application.”
Proof of savings
Minimum investment
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.