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International Experience Canada
To be eligible for the Working Holiday category, you must:
- be a citizen of eligible countries,
- have a valid passport for the duration of your stay in Canada (your work permit in Canada will not be longer than the validity of your passport),
- be within the age range for your country of citizenship (18 to 35 inclusive for Australian citizens),
- have the equivalent of CAN$2,500 to help cover your expenses in Canada,
- be able to take out health insurance for the duration of your stay (you may have to present evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada),
- be admissible to Canada,
- have, prior to departure, a round-trip ticket or demonstrate that you will have the financial resources to purchase a departure ticket at the end of your authorized stay in Canada,
- not be accompanied by dependents and pay the fees.
- Eligible countries are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Working Holiday Programs:
Work & Travel: The type of work permit you get for Working Holiday is an Open Work Permit. This category is for you if:
- You don’t have a job offer yet
- You want to work for more than one employer in Canada
- You want to work in more than one location
- You’d like to earn some money so that you can travel
Young Professionals: Gain Canadian professional work experience to better compete in a global economy. The type of work permit you get in the Young Professionals category is an employer-specific work permit. This category is for you if:
- You have a job offer in Canada that contributes to your professional development
- You’ll work for the same employer in the same location during your stay in Canada
International Co-op: The type of work permit you get in the International Co-op (Internship) category is an employer-specific work permit.
This category is for you if:
- You’re a student registered at a post-secondary institution
- You have a job offer for a work placement or internship agreement in Canada
- You need to do this work placement or internship to complete your studies
- You’ll work for the same employer in the same location during your stay in Canada
How do the International Experience Canada pools work?
If you’re eligible, you’ll be placed into one or more pools of International Experience Canada (IEC) candidates.
Normally, your profile will stay in the pool until: you receive an Invitation to Apply for a work permit or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) removes all the profiles from the pool(s) at the end of the season. Invitations are regularly issued to candidates in the IEC pools during the IEC season.
Frequently asked questions
What other costs should I prepare for?
- Optional pre-booked hostel or hotel accommodation (about CAD 30 to CAD 120 per night). Air Transportation to and from Canada.
- Government fees paid to IRCC: the IEC participation fee (CAD 184.75 for the 2026 season), the open work permit holder fee (CAD 100, Working Holiday participants only) and biometrics (CAD 85), plus an eTA (CAD 7) if you need one to fly to Canada
- Travel health insurance (required). Your insurance must cover: medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation (returning you to your country in the event of severe illness, injury or death).
Can I leave Canada and re-enter?
Yes. You can leave the country and come back during the 12 months your visa is valid.
How much will I earn in Canada?
The minimum wage in Canada is set by each province and territory and is reviewed regularly, so check the current rate for the province where you plan to work (pay is often higher in northern Canada). Service employees (those working in restaurants, bars, etc.) are usually paid minimum wage as tips complete their wages. Generally, Canadians tip 15% or more. Most ski resorts pay close to the minimum wage unless participants are hired for supervising roles. Rates of pay vary from industry to industry.
Can I extend my visa?
You may only participate for a maximum of 12 months. However, you may participate on the program a second time if you wish. If you wish to apply for another Work Permit you will need to submit a new application.
Do I have to work for the same employer the entire time of my stay?
- Working Holiday Visa holders may switch employers as they wish since their Work Permit is not job specific.
- Young Professional and International Co-Op Internship Categories are job specific. Therefore, they can work only for the specified employer.
How much money should I bring with me at the start?
You should have access to at least $2,500 CAD and be prepared to show proof of this at the time of applying for your Letter of Introduction.
How much do housing, transportation, and food cost in Canada?
A room in a shared house or apartment usually costs $400 to $700 CAD per month in Alberta. In cities of Banff and Canmore there is a very limited public transportation as cities are not very large in size. The most common source of transportation is bike (during the summer) or shared car transportation. Calgary has very good public transportation. Groceries should cost around $200 to $250 CAD per month.
Where will I stay?
Most travelers have already planned accommodation independently for the early part of the program. We can recommend the most popular websites. Some workplaces offer discounted accommodation themselves.
Our service fees
Basic package
- VisaEnvoy provides International Experience Canada application process. 1 year Open Work Permit application process.
- Upon receiving Work Permit helps preparations for a trip to Canada. While in Canada, we are available to provide guidance for finding jobs, housing, and logistics including obtaining your Social Insurance Number (SIN), getting around, and finding activities in your area.
- Price: $500 CAN
VisaEnvoy package
- Everything included in Basic package +
- If you choose to work in Calgary, Banff or Canmore and decide to land at YYC Calgary International Airport, one of our members will wait for you.
- 1 night in Calgary Hostel
- Arranged 3 interviews in Food and Beverage industry before the trip to Canada or within 7 days of arrival. The most popular and common jobs are: Bar and Restaurant server, Bartender, Barista, Front Office Associate, Housekeeper, Ski Instructor, Ski Resort Positions.
- Transportation to the workplace.
- Price: $1000 CAN
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