🇨🇦 Canada · Religious Worker
Religious / Charitable Work — IRPR s. 205(d) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 16–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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/hire-temporary-foreign/find-need-labour-market-impact-assessment/employer-compliance-exemptions.html.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The proof of fee exemption document that you provide when you [submit an offer of employment](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-temporary-foreign/international-mobility-program.html) should detail how the worker is or is not remunerated for this exemption to apply. Simply indicating that the employer is a [charitable or religious organization](https://www.canada.”
“Visto/permissão de trabalhador religioso = residência temporária ligada à organização religiosa; fonte oficial silenciosa sobre via de PR (processo separado). not_applicable. Programa: ### Unremunerated charitable or religious work These programs or agreements fall under the LMIA exemption category [R205(d)](http://laws-lois.justice”
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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 2026-06-22.