The government of Canada offers the world the opportunity to work in Canada for up to two years, in any Canadian province and for any Canadian employer.
The Working Holiday Program does not require a job offer to qualify.
International students from certain countries who meet the requirements may apply for this working holiday visa. The program is designed for visiting youth seeking Canadian work experience. If you are between the ages of 18 and 35 and are interested in working in Canada, consider the working holiday visa!
The working holiday visa is reasonably easy to obtain, as long as the applicant meets the minimum age requirement, can provide proof of citizenship and residence in their country of origin and does not have any medical or criminal issues causing inadmissibility, the applicant is eligible.
This type of work permit will not allow you to work in certain fields such as healthcare or with children because in most cases, a medical exam is not required. The length of validity will vary based on your country of citizenship. Refer to the table below to find out if you meet the requirements for a working holiday visa, Canada offers tremendous opportunities for young travellers.
NOTE: Almost all of these programs have limits on the number of work permits issued each year, so act fast & apply now!
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 |
If you are interested in our Working Holiday Visa, please complete our Registration Form and one of our Advisers will contact you.