Working Holiday Visa (iec)
Working holiday visa (iec)
Welcome to our Working Holiday Visa webpage! If you are a young adult looking to experience Canadian culture and work temporarily in Canada, a Working Holiday Visa might be the perfect fit for you.
What is a Working Holiday Visa?
The Working Holiday Visa is a program that allows young adults from participating countries to work and travel in Canada for up to 12 or 24 months, depending on their country of origin. This program is designed to provide an opportunity for young people to experience Canadian culture and lifestyle, while also gaining valuable work experience.
Program Requirements To be eligible for the Working Holiday Visa program, you must meet the following requirements
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be a citizen of a country that has a bilateral youth mobility agreement with Canada
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) at the time of application
- You must have a valid passport for the duration of your stay in Canada
- You must have proof of sufficient funds to support your initial stay in Canada
- You must have health insurance for the duration of your stay in Canada
- You must not be accompanied by dependents.
Application Process:
- Check eligibility: Before applying, check if you meet the eligibility requirements for the program.
- Apply online: Submit your application through the International Experience Canada (IEC) portal online. You will need to create an account and provide your personal information and other supporting documents.
- Wait for an invitation: Once you have submitted your application, you will need to wait for an invitation to apply. Invitations are sent out regularly, but there is no guarantee that you will receive one.
- Accept the invitation and apply for a work permit: If you receive an invitation to apply, you will need to accept it within 10 days and apply for a work permit. You will need to provide additional information and pay the relevant fees.
- Wait for the work permit: Once you have submitted your work permit application, you will need to wait for it to be processed. Processing times can vary, so it is important to apply as early as possible.
- Travel to Canada: If your work permit application is approved, you can travel to Canada and start working.
Services We Offer:
- Eligibility assessment: We can help you determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for the Working Holiday Visa program.
- Application assistance: We can assist you with preparing and submitting your application through the IEC portal.
- Work permit application assistance: We can assist you with applying for a work permit once you receive an invitation to apply.
- General guidance: We can provide you with general guidance and advice throughout the application process.