Thread: UK Artists Performing in Canada/USA: Visa/Work Permit Issues ANSWERED

I was looking into Visas for work in Canada as I was considering applying to be a part of the Montreal Burlesque Festival (sadly I'm working in Germany during the dates this year, so won't be able to make it).

Citizen and Immigration Canada have a really useful website (easy to use and navigate) which has lead me to understand that performing artists DO NOT (unless working in a bar/restaurant) need to apply for a work permit in order to work in Canada (paid or unpaid). Details are listed here: Working temporarily in Canada: Jobs that do not require a work permit

As for America, it seems their website's gotten more easy to use over recent months:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=13ad2f8b69583210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCR D&vgnextchannel=13ad2f8b69583210VgnVCM100000082ca6 0aRCRD
USA visas cost €131 (application fee).

I hope this is of use to people searching the forums regarding international Visas and Work Permits.

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Thats increadibly helpful Bea! Once again, thank you for sharing!

xxxVxxx

Aahhh just got my visas through. So excited. Though usa visas seem really slow to sort.

Khandie you could marry me - i'm a canadian citizen ;-)

Worked in canada several times, and will again this year in Toronto in late august - never needed any kind of visa.

Ahhh Canada *looks wistfully into the mid-distance and lets mind flood with images of beer and omelettes* mmmmmmm

Fabulous- I am due to work in Canada over Halloween and the event organisors assured me that was the case but after reading that Ive just had that wonderful *sigh of relief!*

Originally Posted by Banbury Cross

Khandie you could marry me - i'm a canadian citizen ;-)

Now there's an offer I cant refuse! I will have the hottest wife on the block!

Extremely helpful! Thanks Bea!

Daiquiri x

Hold on everyone! As EU residents, if you have a contract, you need a visa. I just did Scarlett James' show in Montreal, and I needed/got a Canadian work visa.

And vice versa, for Americans/Canadians coming here to Europe, your agent can easily sort out a one-day/short performance work visa.

If you're doing a "cash under the table" sort of gig...one can take their chances. But if your subject to a baggage check...and they'll ask what these costumes are for...and you're on the next flight back home.

-Gentry de Paris
(US Citizen, EU resident)

Gentry - do you know what type of visa we would need for Canada?x