Canada•North America6 months
1,590 CAD
Indefinite
No
Not Required
Allowed
Available
Not Required
Points-based permanent residence for skilled workers via Comprehensive Ranking System draws.
Express Entry is Canada's points-based system for skilled-worker permanent residence, launched in 2015. It manages three federal programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class. Applicants submit a profile and enter a pool ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
CRS scores age, education, official-language ability (English/French), work experience, and provincial nominations. Top scorers receive an Invitation to Apply in regular draws, often category-based (healthcare, STEM, trades, French speakers). Successful applicants gain PR with no employer sponsor required.
This visa is ideal for skilled workers with strong age, education, language, and experience scores who want Canadian permanent residence without an employer sponsor.
Processing fee | 990 CAD |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 600 CAD |
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Must meet the criteria for at least one of the federal programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), or Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
For FSWP: At least one year of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) paid work experience in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) within the last 10 years.
For FSWP: Minimum language proficiency of CLB 7 in English or French.
For FSWP: Educational credential (Canadian degree/diploma or foreign equivalent with an Educational Credential Assessment).
For FSWP: Minimum score of 67 points on the FSWP selection grid.
Must have sufficient settlement funds (unless exempt).
Must pass medical and security/criminality checks.
Education
high_school or higher
Experience
1+ years
Min. Savings
15,263 EUR
Valid passport or travel document
Language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF)
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report
Proof of work experience (reference letters, contracts, pay stubs)
Proof of funds (bank statements, investment statements)
Police certificates from all countries lived in for 6+ months
Medical examination results from an IRCC-approved panel physician
Birth certificates or civil status documents
Photos following IRCC specifications
| Online Express Entry Profile | — |
| electronic Application for Permanent Residence | — |
| Application Steps | Check eligibility: Ensure you meet the minimum requirements for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (… | canada.ca |
| Dependent Visa | Dependents allowed, spouse can work | canada.ca |
| Fee Breakdown | Processing fee: 990 CAD; Right of Permanent Residence Fee: 600 CAD | canada.ca |
| Fees | CAD 990 (processing fee) + CAD 600 (Right of Permanent Residence Fee) | canada.ca |
| Forms | Online Express Entry Profile; electronic Application for Permanent Residence (e-APR) | canada.ca |
| Included Nationalities | — | canada.ca |
| Job Offer Required | false | canada.ca |
| Application Portal | https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/ap… | canada.ca |
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