Canada SIM card for work permit holders
Start your new job in Canada with a working phone number from day one. Share it with your employer, bank, and landlord before you even arrive.
See plans for workersWhy you need a Canadian number before your work permit starts
Moving to Canada on a work permit means hitting the ground running. Your employer needs to reach you, Service Canada requires a phone number for your SIN application, banks need one to open an account, and landlords expect a local callback number. Trying to do all of this with an international number is slow, expensive, and often impossible.
With a Get Canada Sim plan, you order online before your flight and your Canadian phone number activates up to 24 hours before you arrive. You can share it with HR, your recruiter, and your new bank while you are still at home.
What your Canadian SIM unlocks as a worker
- Contact your employer and HR before your start date
- Apply for your SIN at Service Canada on day one
- Open a Canadian bank account (local number required)
- Search for apartments and respond to listings instantly
- Set up two-factor authentication for payroll and benefits portals
- Call home with 1,000 included international minutes
Best plans for workers
Work permit holders typically stay longer than 90 days, so a monthly postpaid plan is the best fit. The Unlimited Data plan on Rogers 5G at $40/mo is our most popular choice for workers. It includes 100 GB of high-speed data, unlimited Canada-wide calling, a hotspot for your laptop, and 1,000 international minutes to stay in touch with family back home.
If you need a more affordable option, the 50 GB Fido plan at $30/mo covers the same network at a lower price point. Both are available as eSIM or physical SIM. See all options on the plans page.
How to get your SIM before you fly
Pick a plan, complete the order form with your work permit details, and choose your delivery method: instant eSIM by email, free airport pickup, or delivery to a Canadian address. Your line activates before your arrival date. No credit check, no contract, no setup fees.
Work permit SIM in Canada — frequently asked questions
Can I get a Canadian phone number before my work permit starts?
Yes. Get Canada Sim lets you order a Canadian SIM or eSIM from your home country before you fly, and your number activates up to 24 hours before you arrive. You can share it with your employer, recruiter, and bank while you're still at home — no Canadian address or credit history needed.
Do I need a Canadian SIM to apply for a SIN as a work permit holder?
Service Canada asks for a phone number when you apply for your Social Insurance Number, and a local Canadian number avoids delays. With a Get Canada Sim line active before you land, you can apply for your SIN and give your employer a working number on day one.
What is the best SIM plan for work permit holders?
Workers usually stay longer than 90 days, so a monthly plan fits best. Get Canada Sim's most popular option is Unlimited Data on Rogers 5G at $40/mo — 100 GB of high-speed data, unlimited Canada-wide calling, hotspot, and 1,000 international minutes. The 50 GB Fido plan at $30/mo is a lower-cost alternative on the same network.
Can I get a Canadian SIM without Canadian credit history?
Yes. Get Canada Sim runs no credit check and requires no contract. You provide your passport and work permit details at checkout, choose eSIM by email or free airport pickup, and your line is ready before you arrive — even with zero Canadian credit history.
Will the SIM work for payroll and benefits two-factor authentication?
Yes. Your Get Canada Sim number is a real Canadian mobile line, so it receives SMS verification codes for payroll portals, benefits accounts, and banking apps. You can set up two-factor authentication for work systems as soon as you land.