Visas/permits outside of Canada and the U.S.

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Each country requires its own visas/permits to work within their country. If you will be working outside of North America for your work abroad term, you can find the visa/permit information for your work abroad experience by booking an appointment with that country’s local embassy or consulate. They can provide you with the type of visa/permit you will require and details about how long the application process will take.

Please note: Ensure that you have the necessary documentation required by your work abroad destination. We cannot provide immigration advice or arrange documentation on your behalf. Connect with your employer and/or the employment country to obtain documentation. If you cannot obtain the necessary documentation, you must find an alternate co-op opportunity.

Our team can provide a ‘Letter of Support’ if needed as part of the visa/permit process. This can be requested by:

  • Visiting À¶Ý®ÊÓƵWorks and selecting "Submit a form"
  • Select from category: International
  • Select subcategory: Letter of support – various requirements for work terms outside of Canada and USA (5029).

Top 10 work abroad locations for À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ co-op students

Below is a list of countries that have provided valuable co-op experiences to our students and their consulate contact information. Please visit their websites for the most current and accurate information. 

China

France

  • Phone: 1-613-927-9266
  • Toronto office address: 208 Bloor Street West, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5S 3B4

Germany

  • Phone: 1-416-925-2813

  • Toronto office address: 2 Bloor Street East, 25th Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8

India

Japan

  • Phone:

  • Toronto office address: 77 King Street West, Suite 3300, Toronto, ON M5K 2A1

Korea, Republic of

Netherlands

  • Phone: 1-416-598-2534

  • Toronto office address: 1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2106, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3

Norway

  • Phone: 1-613-562-1811
  • Toronto office address: Unit 402, 208 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 3B4

Taiwan

  • Phone: 1-416-369-9030

  • Toronto office address: 151 Yonge Street, Suite 501, Toronto, ON M5C 2W7

Trinidad and Tobago

  • Phone: 1-416-495-9442

  • Toronto office address: 185 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, ON M2N 1M9

United Kingdom

Resources

Find the location of a consular office or embassy in Canada for the country you will be working in.Â