NOC 75200 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Taxi and limousine drivers drive automobiles and limousines to transport passengers. Chauffeurs drive automobiles and limousines to transport personnel and visitors of businesses, government or other organizations or members of private households. Taxi and limousine drivers are employed by taxi and other transportation service companies, or they may be self-employed. Chauffeurs are employed by businesses, government and other organizations, or private individuals or families.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC code 75200 covers taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs. Individuals in this category are employed by taxi companies, limousine services, or may operate as self-employed drivers. Their primary duties involve operating passenger vehicles, limousines, or vans to transport passengers safely to their destinations. They are also responsible for assisting passengers with luggage, collecting fares, maintaining trip logs, and ensuring the general upkeep and cleanliness of their vehicles.
To work under NOC 75200 in Canada, candidates typically require a high school diploma, a valid driver's license of the appropriate class (such as a Class 4 license in several Canadian provinces), and a clean driving record. Some municipal jurisdictions also mandate a specific taxi driver's license or permit. From an immigration perspective, NOC 75200 is classified under TEER 5. While TEER 5 occupations are not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker program through Express Entry, candidates may pursue Canadian permanent residency through targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams or specific territorial immigration pathways designed for semi-skilled workers.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.