India to Canada work document checklist

Source-backed scope

India-to-Canada outside-Canada work permit route for Indian citizens. The personalised IRCC checklist, LMIA/LMIA-exempt route and applicant facts still control final submission, but each row below is tied to IRCC evidence.

Jurisdiction: Canada
Purpose: Work
Destination: Canada

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Route scope

Checked against IRCC Guide 5487, outside-Canada work permit forms and document guidance, employer-specific work permit rules and IRCC translation rules on 2026-09-06.

How to use this checklist

Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.

Document requirements

Document	Status	Scope	Evidence
Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM 1295)	required	visa application	IRCC says all outside-Canada work permit applicants need IMM 1295.
Valid passport or travel document copy	required	visa application	IRCC says all outside-Canada work permit applicants need a photocopy of a valid passport or travel document.
Visa photo	required	visa application	IRCC says all outside-Canada work permit applicants need one photo meeting visa photo specifications.
Medical exam proof, if requested or needed	conditional	visa application	IRCC lists proof of a medical exam as a supporting document applicants might need.
Marriage certificate, if applicable	conditional	visa application	IRCC lists a marriage certificate as a supporting document applicants might need.
Family Information form (IMM 5707)	conditional	visa application	IRCC lists IMM 5707 as a supporting document applicants might need for visitor, student and worker applications outside Canada.
Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409)	conditional	visa application	IRCC says common-law applicants with an accompanying partner must submit IMM 5409 and proof listed on that form.
LMIA, employment contract or LMIA-exempt offer number	conditional	visa application	IRCC says employer-specific work permits require extra documents: LMIA plus contract when an LMIA is needed, or an offer of employment number for LMIA-exempt jobs.
Proof you meet the job requirements	conditional	visa application	IRCC says work permit applicants may need proof that they are eligible for the job, such as education, certificates, past experience or resume.
Quebec Acceptance Certificate attestation, if working in Quebec	conditional	visa application	IRCC says applicants planning to work in Quebec may need a CAQ attestation issued by MIFI.
Immigration status or re-entry permit, if applicable	conditional	visa application	IRCC says outside-Canada work permit applicants may need current immigration-status proof or a re-entry permit.

Processing route

Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM 1295)If this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM 1295) 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
Valid passport or travel document copyIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Valid passport or travel document copy 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
Visa photoIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Visa photo 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
Medical exam proof, if requested or neededIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Medical exam proof, if requested or needed 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
Marriage certificate, if applicableIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Marriage certificate, if applicable 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
Family Information form (IMM 5707)If this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Family Information form (IMM 5707) 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409)If this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409) 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
LMIA, employment contract or LMIA-exempt offer numberIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect LMIA, employment contract or LMIA-exempt offer number 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
Proof you meet the job requirementsIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Proof you meet the job requirements 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
Quebec Acceptance Certificate attestation, if working in QuebecIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Quebec Acceptance Certificate attestation, if working in Quebec 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
Immigration status or re-entry permit, if applicableIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Immigration status or re-entry permit, if applicable 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC

Official citations

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaIRCC work permit forms and documentswww.canada.caLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version canada-ircc-work-permit-forms-20260717
IRCC says all outside-Canada work permit applicants need IMM 1295, a passport copy and one photo, with certified translations if documents are not in English or French and extra employer-specific documents where relevant.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaIRCC work permit guidewww.canada.caLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version canada-ircc-work-permit-guide-20260527
IRCC tells work permit applicants outside Canada to use IMM 5488 and lists proof of identity, proof of employment in Canada, relationship proof and other documents including status and re-entry evidence where applicable.

Exceptions

Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.

Relevant Enuncia services

Certified translation for the applicable document rows
Notarisation for the applicable document rows
Document checklist review

FAQs

Are all documents for Canada work automatically translated?

No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.

Can I order document processing from this checklist?

Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.

Related guides

Canada destination guide
Destination overview for all published source-backed routes.
Certified translation service
Service page for the applicable certified-translation document rows.

Route scope

Checked against IRCC Guide 5487, outside-Canada work permit forms and document guidance, employer-specific work permit rules and IRCC translation rules on 2026-09-06.

Document requirements

Document	Status	Scope	Evidence
Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM 1295)	required	visa application	IRCC says all outside-Canada work permit applicants need IMM 1295.
Valid passport or travel document copy	required	visa application	IRCC says all outside-Canada work permit applicants need a photocopy of a valid passport or travel document.
Visa photo	required	visa application	IRCC says all outside-Canada work permit applicants need one photo meeting visa photo specifications.
Medical exam proof, if requested or needed	conditional	visa application	IRCC lists proof of a medical exam as a supporting document applicants might need.
Marriage certificate, if applicable	conditional	visa application	IRCC lists a marriage certificate as a supporting document applicants might need.
Family Information form (IMM 5707)	conditional	visa application	IRCC lists IMM 5707 as a supporting document applicants might need for visitor, student and worker applications outside Canada.
Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409)	conditional	visa application	IRCC says common-law applicants with an accompanying partner must submit IMM 5409 and proof listed on that form.
LMIA, employment contract or LMIA-exempt offer number	conditional	visa application	IRCC says employer-specific work permits require extra documents: LMIA plus contract when an LMIA is needed, or an offer of employment number for LMIA-exempt jobs.
Proof you meet the job requirements	conditional	visa application	IRCC says work permit applicants may need proof that they are eligible for the job, such as education, certificates, past experience or resume.
Quebec Acceptance Certificate attestation, if working in Quebec	conditional	visa application	IRCC says applicants planning to work in Quebec may need a CAQ attestation issued by MIFI.
Immigration status or re-entry permit, if applicable	conditional	visa application	IRCC says outside-Canada work permit applicants may need current immigration-status proof or a re-entry permit.

Processing route

Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM 1295)If this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Application for Work Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM 1295) 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route

Valid passport or travel document copyIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Valid passport or travel document copy 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route

Visa photoIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Visa photo 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route

Medical exam proof, if requested or neededIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Medical exam proof, if requested or needed 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC

Marriage certificate, if applicableIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Marriage certificate, if applicable 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC

Family Information form (IMM 5707)If this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Family Information form (IMM 5707) 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC

Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409)If this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409) 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC

LMIA, employment contract or LMIA-exempt offer numberIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect LMIA, employment contract or LMIA-exempt offer number 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC

Proof you meet the job requirementsIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Proof you meet the job requirements 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC

Quebec Acceptance Certificate attestation, if working in QuebecIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Quebec Acceptance Certificate attestation, if working in Quebec 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC

Immigration status or re-entry permit, if applicableIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Immigration status or re-entry permit, if applicable 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC

Official citations

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaIRCC work permit forms and documentswww.canada.caLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version canada-ircc-work-permit-forms-20260717

IRCC says all outside-Canada work permit applicants need IMM 1295, a passport copy and one photo, with certified translations if documents are not in English or French and extra employer-specific documents where relevant.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaIRCC work permit guidewww.canada.caLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version canada-ircc-work-permit-guide-20260527

IRCC tells work permit applicants outside Canada to use IMM 5488 and lists proof of identity, proof of employment in Canada, relationship proof and other documents including status and re-entry evidence where applicable.

FAQs

Are all documents for Canada work automatically translated?

No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.

Can I order document processing from this checklist?