Extend or change a Canadian work permit
How do I extend a work permit that is expiring?
Most work-permit extensions are submitted online. Start before your permit expires, check your passport expiry, and use the checklist generated in your IRCC secure account.
Where to begin
- Check the extension conditions and any steps your employer must complete.
- Sign in to your IRCC secure account, answer the questionnaire and prepare its document checklist.
- Complete IMM 5710 and submit the required documents and payment through the official account.
Before you open the official service
- Current permit type and expiry
- Passport expiry
- Employer documents if required
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
Remaining in Canada and continuing to work have specific conditions. Do not assume you can change jobs or keep working without checking the applicable rules.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
canada.ca · Official websiteIRCC — Extend a work permit: how to applyMost applicants extend online through an IRCC secure account. The account questionnaire supplies a personalized checklist, including IMM 5710. Work-permit extensions cannot run beyond passport expiry. Conditions for continuing to work must be checked separately.Checked
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