An Individual Tax Number (ITN) is a unique number that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) uses to identify you for tax purposes if you aren't eligible for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) (e.g. because you don’t have a study permit allowing you to work).
What is an ITN?
Do I need an ITN?
If you are an international student who is not eligible for a SIN, you need to get an ITN if:
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You received a scholarship or award from UBC. Enrolment Services requires all scholarship and award recipients to enter either a SIN or an ITN into the Student Service Centre (SSC) by January so UBC can prepare T4A tax forms, or
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You want to file a Canadian tax return.
How to apply for an ITN
An ITN can take up to 8 weeks to process. If you receive an award or are planning to file Canadian taxes, you should apply as soon as you arrive in Canada.
Follow the step-by-step instructions on our tutorial page.
If you have questions
International Student Advising is ready to support you on questions related to immigration, health insurance, and life as an international student in Canada.
