OWP Open Work Permit is a type of work permit that allows you to apply to all businesses (except sex related Business). Applying for this work permit is online. The general requirements for applying for a free work permit are the same as for a work / study permit. 1. Providing the necessary documents including financial documents, personal documents, etc. 2. Physical and mental health and provide a medical certificate if necessary 3. No Criminal records 4. Reluctance to work in prohibited businesses * If you are in Canada and applying for a work permit: After applying on the CIC, the officer will check your working conditions and ask for a medical health test if necessary. After 30 working days, you will receive an email from Immigration confirming your work permit. * If you are outside Canada: You have been asked for a photo and Biometric, which must be done before starting the application review process. After reviewing the general work and personal documents, a confirmation letter will be issued that is not a work permit. You will get your work permit once you have arrived in Canada. In the work permit letter, all the details including the type of work, place of work, employer name, validity period of the work permit, etc. will be mentioned, and apart from that work, you are not allowed to do any other work. If you change jobs, you will need to be issued a new work permit. Work permit for people living in Hong Kong If you are a Hong Kong citizen, whether you have been to Canada or not, you will be allowed to work in Canada for 3 years with this program. Family members can also receive an Open work Permit Click here for more information.