You can immigrate to Manitoba, Canada by applying directly to the government of Manitoba through our provincial nominee program.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is for skilled workers who want to move and settle here. The program (known as the Manitoba PNP) is the way most people immigrate to Manitoba. Each year we welcome more than 10,000 people from all over the world.
Free application direct to Manitoba government
The Manitoba PNP has no application fee. Its documents and forms are also free. You do not need an immigration representative. (The Government of Canada charges fees for processing and issuing a permanent resident visa.)
6 STEPS to make Manitoba your new home
The following steps explain the process followed by immigrants who have achieved success in our province. Start by learning about Manitoba so you can make an informed decision to make this major move.
- Find out about Manitoba
People from almost every country live here, but you need fluent English to successful settle and find a job. Our winters are cold; summer is hot. Is it easy to get a job? What time and money is required to get licensed in a profession such as nursing or accounting? Read the pages in this section to learn about employment, language requirements, finances, living and community.
- Make sure you understand the process
Read the details of the MPNP eligibility requirements. Review the application forms and note the supporting documents you must include with your application. Note that there are different "streams" under which you can apply.
- Complete and send your free application
After we receive a complete application, MPNP program officers will assess your application according to program policies and criteria. People who are approved will be sent a letter with a Manitoba Certificate of Nomination.
- Successful nominees apply for permanent resident visa
After you receive your Certificate of Nomination you must apply for a permanent resident visa at the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate in your country of residence. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will decide if you meet security and medical criteria.
- While you wait for your visa: Prepare!
The more you know about Manitoba, the easier it will be for you to adjust to life here. Learn about our "multicultural society." Budget for living costs. Start now to improve your English. Plan your job search. Find out what is required to get licensed to work in a regulated occupation such as electrician and doctor.
- Arrive in Manitoba
In summer it may be 36 C. In winter it can be -36 C. If you arrive in winter you will need warm clothing. Have a place to stay waiting for you. As soon as you can, enrol in our ENTRY Program. These free orientations classes provide practical advice and instructions to start your new life.
Province has sole authority
Manitoba is a province of Canada. Canada has three levels of government – federal, provincial and municipal – like the United States, which has state and federal governments. Immigration is a shared responsibility of the federal and Manitoba governments. Immigrants apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program and the program selects those most likely to settle permanently and successfully in the province. Manitoba then "nominates" you to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The Government of Canada does security and medical checks and issues visas.
