Government of Canada
Immigration Canada

Work Permit Validation System

Validate a physical document

Use this system to verify the authenticity of a Canadian Work Permit. You will need the physical document or a clear scanned copy.

  • The Document Number starts with a 'U' or 'W' followed by 9 digits. It is printed in black ink at the top right of the permit.
  • Enter the exact Date of Birth as printed on the work permit.
Step 1: Document Details
Must be exactly YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. 2026-05-12)
Step 2: Permit Holder's Date of Birth