To be eligible for the NTNP, the requirements depend on the specific stream, but overall, applicants typically need to:
- Have a valid job offer from an employer in the Northwest Territories (for Employer-Driven streams).
 - Have relevant work experience and qualifications.
 - Show that they have the required proficiency in the English or French language.
 - Plan to live permanently in the NWT.
 - Meet certain income or financial support guidelines.
 - If you are an entrepreneur, you also need to meet net worth and investment levels, provide a business plan, and be ready to start or buy a business in the NWT.