I am a student from Denmark who was recently offered an internship in Toronto at a private company from January.
When I look over the internet it seems like I am getting a lot of different answers to this.
Can it really be true, that I need to apply for a work visa? It seems like there are many different options.
I would imagine myself as a student trying to get experience. But the visa administration might not consider it that way.
Because I am not getting paid for the internship, could I apply for a business/tourist visa?
I am a student from Denmark who was recently offered an internship in Toronto at a private company from January.
When I look over the internet it seems like I am getting a lot of different answers to this.
Can it really be true, that I need to apply for a work visa? It seems like there are many different options.
I would imagine myself as a student trying to get experience. But the visa administration might not consider it that way.
Because I am not getting paid for the internship, could I apply for a business/tourist visa?
As said above, you need a work permit even if you aren't being paid. Completing the internship on a business/tourist visa will be classified as working illegally and a violation of your stay in Canada.
If you are Dutch, recommend you look into getting an IEC/Working Holiday Visa. This is likely your only realistic option for securing a work permit.
