Taxi driver NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for taxi driver.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for taxi driver is 75200 (Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
75200
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 75200 covers
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.
| Unit group | 75200 — Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Taxi and limousine drivers
- Pick up passengers and drive them to destinations in taxicabs or limousines
- Help passengers with luggage and with boarding and exiting vehicles and assist passengers with special needs
- Collect flat-rate or taximeter fares
- Maintain travel logs and record cash and credit transactions
- Maintain contact with taxi dispatch unit
To use NOC 75200 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 75200 →
Other job titles under NOC 75200
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 75200, one of these may fit better:
- Bulk goods truck driver — NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers, TEER 3)
- Bus driver — NOC 73301 (Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators, TEER 3)
- Calèche driver — NOC 64320 (Tour and travel guides, TEER 4)
- Canteen driver — NOC 75201 (Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors, TEER 5)
- Courier service driver — NOC 74102 (Couriers and messengers, TEER 4)
- Delivery driver — NOC 75201 (Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors, TEER 5)
- Driver salesperson — NOC 75201 (Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors, TEER 5)
- Dry cleaning driver — NOC 75201 (Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors, TEER 5)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for taxi driver?+
In NOC 2021, "taxi driver" is an example title in unit group 75200 — Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is taxi driver eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 75200 is TEER 5. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does taxi driver get extra CRS points?+
NOC 75200 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a taxi driver get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 75200 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says taxi driver but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 75200. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.