Is it necessary to get SIN while soft landing?

[pavlenych]

Hello all,

I'd like to ask whether it's necessary to get SIN if we are making landing and stay in Canada for two weeks only and then coming back to our country of origin for undefined time?


Thank you in advance!

 

[APPNOV2014NY]

No. You don't need to.

 

[Bs65]

It is not necessary but if you are staying for 2 weeks not just say 1-2 days then why would you not given SIN would be issued on demand at any Service Canada , possibly at the airport if there is a desk there. Applying later can be an issue for example without a PR card and a COPR older than 1 year and you cannot work without a SIN.

Just put aside time either at the airport if Service Canada is there or at a local office where it will be a simple process to complete showing your COPR and having a SIN doesn’t carry any other obligations but does mean when you return you can start work straight away.

 

[pavlenych]

Dear friends,

Thank you very much for your answers! The answers are very helpful!

BR,
Pavel