What do I need to come to Canada for FIFA as a business visitor?
If you’re a business visitor coming to Canada for FIFA, you don’t need a work permit as long as your pay and profits remain outside of Canada.
To come to Canada, you need to apply for a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
Check if you need an eTA or a visa
Flag that you’re coming for FIFA in your application
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eTA applications
In the “Background Questions” section of your eTA application, there’s a space to include additional details. Type “FIFA World Cup 26” in the free text space.
Visitor visa applications
Type “FIFA World Cup 26” in the free text space of your visa application. There’s space to include additional details in either of the following sections:
- Tell us more about what you’ll do in Canada
- Purpose of your visit
How to contact us
You can contact us by submitting a web form.
To make sure we prioritize your question
In the “Tell us about your request” box
- describe your situation, including what you need help with
- add “FIFA” at the end of your description
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