What is an individual tax number if I need a Canadian tax number and I am not eligible for a Social Insurance Number in Canada?

The Canada Revenue Agency says an individual tax number is a 9-digit number for a non-resident who needs an identification number and is not eligible for a Social Insurance Number. If you can get a Social Insurance Number, the page says to apply for that instead. If you already have an individual tax number, a Social Insurance Number, or a temporary tax number, keep using it. The page lists uses that include filing a Canadian tax return and an Underused Housing Tax return. Allow 6 to 8 weeks after the agency receives the application. The documents must be current and show your name, date of birth, and a photograph. The page names a passport, a driver's licence, a study permit, and a government identity card. Send an original, a certified copy, or a notarized copy. A document that is not in English or French needs an official translation. Confirm on the official page.

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