Canada's territories
Residence in Nunavut
Nunavut has no nominee program. See the routes to permanent residence for living there, who they suit and the general steps.
- CapitalIqaluit
- Largest cityIqaluit
- Immigration programNo nominee program; federal routes
About Nunavut
Nunavut is Canada's largest and least populated territory, and most of its people are Inuit. Nunavut has no nominee program; people who want to live there use federal immigration routes.
To live in Nunavut you apply through Canada's federal programs. A job offer from a local employer is usually the most important step.
IRCC (official site)Why Nunavut?
Inuit culture
Inuktitut is an official language alongside English and French.
Jobs in demand
Education, health care, public services and mining.
High living costs
Goods and housing are very expensive and scarce; employers often help with housing.
Access by air
Most communities have no road to the south and are reached by plane.
Main routes
- Federal Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades)
- Family sponsorship
- A work permit with a job offer from a Nunavut employer, as a step before permanent residence
Who it suits
- People with a job offer in Nunavut, especially in education, health and public services
- People who qualify for Express Entry
- People ready for life in the far north
Good to know
- Federal routes are the same across Canada; provinces and territories do not nominate in them.
- A genuine intention to live in that province or territory matters.
- This information was checked against the official sites in October 2026.
General steps
- 1
Choose a federal route
Express Entry, family sponsorship or another route.
- 2
Look for work in Nunavut
A job offer makes living and working there possible.
- 3
Create a profile or application
As IRCC's guide says.
- 4
Apply for permanent residence
Once invited or approved for the route.
This page is general information, not immigration advice for your situation. Rules and streams change; check the official site for current details.
What we look at in a consultation
This page gives the overall picture. The details of each route depend on your situation and are assessed properly in a consultation.
The right route for you
Which of the province's routes really fits your work, studies and language.
Your chances and ranking
An estimate of where you stand in the provincial and Express Entry draws.
Job offer and employer
Whether your job offer meets the requirements and what the employer must do.
Timing, costs and risks
The right order of steps, the official fees and the common reasons files are refused.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nunavut have a nominee program?
No. Nunavut has no nominee program; people who want to live there use federal routes such as Express Entry.
Do these routes need a job offer?
It depends on the stream. Many streams, especially in smaller provinces and the territories, need a job offer; some do not.
Can I apply from outside Canada?
Some routes are open to applicants abroad and some only to people working or studying in the province. Which are open to you depends on your background and situation, and is assessed in a consultation.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
Processing times and official fees change with the route and the number of applications. In a consultation you get a current estimate for your file.
How current is this information?
This page was checked against the official sites in October 2026. Routes change often, so check the official site before you act, or talk to us.