Visa policy
Job offer alone may not be enough
HighMany Canadian temporary jobs need a positive LMIA or LMIA-exempt employer compliance before work permit application.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC employer-specific permits
Visa route dossier
Maldives to Canada Temporary work permit Visa
This guide explains the Maldives to Canada Temporary work permit Visa route, including eligibility, documents, official sources, estimated costs, process steps, risks, and next actions.
Compare requirements, documents, costs, application process, warnings, and arrival readiness for this visa route.
| Origin | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Destination | Canada |
| Visa type | Temporary work permit |
| Difficulty | High |
| Timeline | Most work permits are applied for online from outside Canada; the applicant pays processing and biometrics fees, follows document instructions, and gives biometrics after receiving the biometric instruction letter if required. |
| Documents | 1 listed |
| Readiness | 67% |
| Sources | 6 |
| Coverage | Status | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | 1 listed | View section |
| Fees | Cost section | View section |
| Timeline | Most work permits are applied for online from outside Canada; the applicant pays processing and biometrics fees, follows document instructions, and gives biometrics after receiving the biometric instruction letter if required. | View section |
| Steps | 8 steps | View section |
| Risks | Risk signals | View section |
| Official sources | 6 sources | View section |
Route freshness
- Last reviewed
- 10 July 2026
- Official sources
- Official sources verified
- Route completeness
- 86%
- Visibility
- Published
- Verification
- Verified (Up to date)
Visa rules can change. Always verify with official sources before applying.
Route verification
Route information is current based on our latest verification schedule.
- Last verified
- July 10, 2026
- Next scheduled review
- October 10, 2026
- Information status
- Up to date
Prepare before you apply
Planning tools for Maldives to Canada Temporary Work Permit (Temporary work permit). Educational assessment only — about 2 minutes, with no approval guarantee.
1. Check refusal risk
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2. Check document readiness
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3. Build your action plan
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Visa risks and warnings
These warnings highlight visa risks that may affect this route. They are planning signals, not legal advice.
Scam / agent risk
Recruitment and LMIA scams are high risk
HighVerify employer, contract, LMIA/offer number and do not pay guarantee fees to recruiters.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026ESDC TFW Program
Documents
Permit conditions are binding
HighEmployer-specific permits restrict employer/location/occupation; working outside conditions can create immigration problems.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC employer-specific permits
Processing delay
Medical, police or biometrics can add time
MediumSubmit biometrics and any medical/police documents promptly if IRCC requests them.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC work permit outside Canada
General route note
A job offer from a recruiter is not enough. Confirm the Canadian employer, LMIA or LMIA-exempt offer details, and never pay illegal recruitment or guarantee fees.
Visa risks and readiness notes
Structured risk and readiness summaries for this visa route. For specific alerts, see visa risks and warnings.
Health/security reviewed
Health & disease advisory
Medical exams can be required depending on job and country history; healthcare coverage rules vary by province after arrival.
Safety & travel security
Employer-specific conditions are enforceable; non-compliance can affect future immigration status.
Regional conflict / disruption
Maldives-to-Canada work route depends heavily on employer-side LMIA/offer compliance and province/job location.
Scam and agent risk
High scam risk around fake Canadian jobs, fake LMIAs, and agents asking applicant to pay employer compliance costs.
Labour rights / contract risk
Worker rights matter: do not pay illegal recruitment fees; keep contract and wage records.
Hidden cost risk
Medical exams, police certificates, biometrics, relocation, first-month housing and winter clothing can add major costs.
Post-arrival requirements
Apply for SIN after arrival; follow provincial healthcare and employer onboarding rules.
Emergency readiness
Emergency number 911; keep employer, housing and worker-rights contacts accessible.
These summaries are planning aids. Health, security, and travel conditions can change quickly. Verify current official visa guidance before travel or payment.
Route summary
A summary of visa requirements, documents, costs and process for this route.
Canada temporary work route for Maldivian applicants who have a Canadian job offer and qualify for an employer-specific work permit or another eligible work-permit category. The employer may need a positive LMIA or may need to submit an LMIA-exempt offer of employment depending on the job.
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Recent activity
- Last checked
- Not recorded
- Changes in last 30 days
- 0
- Route status
- Stable
Activity is based on published changes recorded in the last 90 days.
Changes detected by month
February 2026: 0 changes. March 2026: 0 changes. April 2026: 0 changes. May 2026: 0 changes. June 2026: 0 changes. July 2026: 0 changes
Change history
Latest published changes
No recent route changes recorded.
We have not recorded a published change for this route yet.
Who this visa is for
Maldivian workers with a genuine Canadian employer, a job offer, and the employer-side documents needed for the applicable work-permit route.
Visa requirements
Employer-specific work permits normally require a job offer from a compliant employer; many jobs require a positive LMIA, while LMIA-exempt jobs require employer compliance steps. Applicant must also meet general temporary resident requirements, health, character, and biometrics rules.
Check your refusal risk
Spot weak points in your profile before you apply. This is an educational estimate, not an official decision.
Answer 12 short planning questions to spot weak points in your profile before you apply for Temporary work permit.
This tool provides an educational risk estimate based on the information you enter. It does not predict an official visa decision and is not legal or immigration advice. Always verify requirements with the relevant immigration authority or embassy.
Visa fees and estimated costs
Official fees are calculated from published cost items marked Official fee. Proof of funds is shown separately as money to show, not a fee.
Official fees to pay
Not calculated
Add Official fee cost items to calculate
Proof of funds to show
Not calculated
Not set in cost summary or cost items
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Document, medical, travel, and other preparation estimates
Work permit processing fee CAD155 plus biometrics CAD85 if required. Open work permit holder fee CAD100 applies only to open-work-permit categories.
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Processing time
Most work permits are applied for online from outside Canada; the applicant pays processing and biometrics fees, follows document instructions, and gives biometrics after receiving the biometric instruction letter if required.
See the step-by-step process section for staged timing notes.
Required visa documents
Early planning checklist. Confirm final requirements with official sources.
Passport; job offer letter and employment contract; LMIA number/copy and Annex A if LMIA-required; offer of employment number if LMIA-exempt; proof of qualifications and work experience; fee receipts; biometrics if required; medical/police documents if requested; family documents if dependants apply.
Check your document readiness
Select the documents and evidence you already have. VisaPathways will show what appears complete, what may need improvement, and which gaps could increase application risk.
Select the documents and evidence you already have for Temporary work permit. VisaPathways will show what appears complete, what may need improvement, and which gaps could increase application risk.
This tool provides an educational document-readiness estimate based on the information you enter. It does not confirm eligibility, guarantee approval, or replace official immigration guidance. Always verify requirements with the relevant immigration authority, embassy, or visa application centre.
Personal preparation plan
Combine your refusal-risk and document-readiness results into one route-specific preparation report.
Combine your refusal-risk and document-readiness results into one route-specific VisaPathways assessment report with priority actions, timeline guidance, cost planning, and alternatives.
To build a useful action plan, complete the refusal-risk and document-readiness assessments.
This action plan is an educational planning tool based on the information you entered and the route data currently available on VisaPathways. It does not confirm eligibility, predict an official decision, or replace legal, immigration, embassy, or government guidance. Visa rules, fees, processing times and document requirements can change.
Visa application process
Step 1
Identify correct work permit type
Before application
Check whether the job needs employer-specific work permit, LMIA, LMIA-exempt offer, or another category.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC work in Canada
Step 2
Verify employer-side documents
Before applicant applies
For LMIA jobs, employer provides positive LMIA/LMIA number, employment contract and job offer letter; for LMIA-exempt jobs, employer compliance details are needed.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC work permit documents
Step 3
Check employer compliance and job details
Before application
Make sure employer is real, not on non-compliant list, and the job terms match the permit category.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC employer-specific work permits
Step 4
Complete outside-Canada work permit application
Application stage
Submit application online with documents, qualifications, employment evidence and family information if applicable.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC work permit apply outside Canada
Step 5
Pay fees
At submission
Pay CAD155 work permit fee and CAD85 biometrics fee if required; open-work-permit holder fee applies only to eligible open-work-permit cases.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC fee list
Step 6
Give biometrics if required
After BIL
Use the BIL and attend an official biometrics collection site.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC biometrics
Step 7
Complete medical or police checks if requested
During processing
Some jobs and personal histories require medical, police or additional admissibility documents.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC work permit apply outside Canada
Step 8
Review work permit conditions after approval
After approval / arrival
Employer-specific permits list employer, location, occupation and conditions; comply with those details.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026IRCC employer-specific work permits
Visa risks and warnings
Scam job offers, employers without LMIA/LMIA-exempt compliance, wrong NOC/role details, unpaid recruitment fees, missing employment contract, medical exam requests, and biometrics delays are the main risks.
Travel profile
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Flight type
One or more connections
Estimated travel time
Commonly 20–35+ hours from Male depending on job province and route
Travel difficulty
Medium
Common transit hubs
- Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, London, European hubs
Common airlines
- Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Turkish Airlines and partner airlines depending on schedule
Arrival airports
- Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary or nearest airport to job location
Transit warning
Transit permissions and final domestic connections should be checked before travel.
Carry employer contact, work approval/permit documents and accommodation details at arrival.
Travel estimates are planning signals only. Flight availability, airline routes, transit rules, and travel times can change.
Arrival readiness
Practical reminders for the first stage of travel and arrival.
Last reviewed
Customs and restricted items
Canadian border officers can ask to see work-permit approval, job details, employer contact and supporting documents.
Food
Declare food/agricultural items; workers should not carry commercial goods without correct customs documentation.
Medicine
Carry prescriptions and medical letters; check medicine import rules if using controlled medication.
Clothing and behaviour
Pack for job location and season; some provinces require winter gear and job-specific safety equipment after arrival.
Local laws
Work only under conditions of the work permit; employer-specific permits restrict employer, occupation and location.
Work/study conditions
Work rights come from the permit conditions. Family members need their own status/permits if accompanying.
Airport arrival
Likely arrival airports include Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal or Calgary depending on job province and flight route.
Emergency / official contacts
Emergency number in Canada is 911; keep employer, accommodation and insurance contacts accessible.
General advice
Do not start work until legally authorized; verify SIN application steps and provincial healthcare waiting rules after arrival.
Arrival guidance is a planning aid. Always verify customs, medicine, and local law rules with official authorities before travel.
Official visa sources
Last reviewed
IRCC — Work in Canada temporarily
High reliabilityOfficial immigration page
Explains employer-specific and open work permits and job offer rules.
IRCC — Employer-specific work permits
High reliabilityOfficial immigration page
Explains employer-specific conditions, job offer, LMIA, and compliant employer rules.
IRCC — Work permit outside Canada apply
High reliabilityOfficial immigration page
Online application and fee payment steps for outside-Canada work permit applicants.
IRCC — Work permit forms and documents
High reliabilityOfficial checklist
LMIA-required document list: positive LMIA, LMIA file number, employment contract, job offer letter.
ESDC — Temporary Foreign Worker Program / LMIA
High reliabilityGovernment portal
Employer-side LMIA streams and employer responsibilities.
IRCC — Fee list
High reliabilityOfficial fee page
Work permit processing fee and biometrics fee source.
Frequently asked questions
No FAQ content has been published for this route yet.
Important disclaimer
VisaPathways is a research and planning platform. Always verify final requirements with official authorities before applying.
Visa fees and estimated costs
These figures are planning estimates only. Actual costs can change depending on official fees, exchange rates, service providers, document preparation, and applicant profile.
Exchange rates are estimates and may differ from banks, card providers, or visa centres. FX estimate updated: 2026-07-29.
Estimated totals
CAD cost estimate
Official fees to pay
CAD 340
Approx. USD 241
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Proof of funds to show
Not calculated
Official fees include only cost items marked Official fee. Proof of funds is money to show, not a fee. Preparation includes document, medical, travel, and other non-official planning costs.
CAD 155–155
Approx. USD 110
Biometrics fee
Official fee
Individual biometrics fee is CAD85 where biometrics are required.
Check sourceCAD 85–85
Approx. USD 60
Open work permit holder fee if applicable
Official fee
Only applies to open work permit categories, not ordinary employer-specific permits.
Check sourceCAD 100–100
Approx. USD 71
Employer LMIA application
Other
LMIA is employer-side; applicant should not treat recruiter requests for LMIA money as normal government fee.
Check sourceVaries
Medical exam or police certificates if requested
Medical / insurance
Costs vary by country/provider and are not part of the government work permit processing fee.
Check sourceVaries
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