New Work Permit Available For Hong Kong (SAR) Residents And BN(O) Passport Holders

Key Points

• Hong Kong (SAR) residents and BN(O) passport holders may apply for a new work permit
• The new permit allows qualified applicants to live and work in Canada for up to three years
• Hong Kong (SAR) applicants must have received a Canada post-secondary diploma or foreign equivalent in the past five years
• Dependents are eligible to apply for a work study permit in Canada
• Permit holders are exempt from a 12-month pre-removal risk assessment that requires leaving Canada
• Applicants should note that COVID-19 travel restrictions may affect their ability to enter Canada

Overview

Eligible Hong Kong special administrative region (SAR) residents and British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) passport holders may now apply for a new work permit to live and work and Canada.