Social Insurance Number clinics

International undergraduate or graduate students with a study permit (that includes specific statements about eligibility to work) or a work permit are eligible to apply for a SIN.

There is no fee for getting your SIN and in most cases the SIN will be given to you when you apply for it.

There are no upcoming SIN clinics.

Study permit holders

To get a SIN using your study permit, it must include one of the following statements:

• May accept employment on the campus of the institution at which registered in full-time studies.
• May work 20 hours per week off campus or full time during regular breaks if meeting criteria outlined in section 186(v) of IRPR.
• May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186(f), (v) or (w). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.

If your study permit does not have any of the above-mentioned statements, you need to apply for an amendment to your study permit before you can apply for a SIN.

If your study permit has the above-mentioned statements, you will need the following documents to apply for your SIN:

• passport
• study permit
• proof of address

Work permit holders

If you hold a co-op or post-graduation work permit you will need the following documents to get your new SIN or update your current SIN:

• passport
• co-op/post-graduation work permit
• proof of address

Your SIN will expire at the same time as your study permit or work permit. If you would like to renew your SIN, you will need the same documents as you did for the initial application.