CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) provides an opportunity for young people around the world, so they can legally live and get a job in Canada. Working Holiday Visa is a part of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which allows youth to travel and work in Canada. Notably, the Working Holiday Program does not require a job offer to qualify.
Who can apply?
Foreign workers, students and other individuals from certain countries who meet the requirements may apply for this program. Canada designed this program for visiting youth seeking Canadian work experience.
If you are from any of the following countries and fall within the listed age range, you are eligible for the Working Holiday Visa:
Country of origin |
Age Requirement |
Country of origin |
Age Requirement |
Australia |
18 to 30 |
Korea, Rep. |
18 to 30 |
Belgium |
18 to 30 |
Latvia |
18 to 35 |
Chile |
18 to 30 |
Lithuania |
18 to 35 |
Czech Republic |
18 to 35 |
Mexico |
18 to 29 |
Costa Rica |
18 to 35 |
Netherlands |
18 to 30 |
Croatia |
18 to 35 |
New Zealand |
18 to 35 |
Denmark |
18 to 35 |
Norway |
18 to 35 |
Estonia |
18 to 35 |
Poland |
18 to 35 |
France |
18 to 35 |
Slovakia |
18 to 35 |
Germany |
18 to 35 |
Slovenia |
18 to 35 |
Greece |
18 to 35 |
Spain |
18 to 35 |
Hong Kong |
18 to 30 |
Sweden |
18 to 30 |
Ireland |
18 to 35 |
Taiwan |
18 to 35 |
Italy |
18 to 35 |
Ukraine |
18 to 35 |
Japan |
18 to 30 |
United Kingdom |
18 to 30 |
Once you have verified your eligibility for an IEC work permit, you will need to create your International Experience Canada Profile. Then, you have to answer a few questions and finally submit your profile. Your profile will be in a pool and lucky applicants will be invited to apply for a work permit.
There is only a certain amount of visas made available for each country.
NEED HELP?
At ICGCI, we may help you with advice and filing of your application for Working Holiday Visa. Call us at +1 (604) 719-8200, or email us at contact.icgci@gmail.com to learn how we can help in your application!