We consider you a person temporarily staying in Québec if you meet the following 2 conditions:

• Comply with the Presence in Québec rule: not be absent from Québec for more than 21 consecutive days
• Have authorization of stay in Québec, that is, hold one of the following immigration statuses:
  • Holder of an eligible work permit  valid for more than 6 months
  • Holder of a study or internship permit from a country that has signed a social security agreement with Québec
  • Recipient of a fellowship to study or internship from the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec
  • Head of a liturgical office in Québec holding an authorization of stay valid for more than 6 months
  • Canadian citizen in Québec to carry out a work contract for a determined period of more than 6 months
  • Child under age 18 in Québec for more than 6 months
  • Spouse or dependant age 18 to 25 who holds an authorization of stay of more than 6 months accompanying an adult falling into one of the above categories