Working Holiday Canada

Who can participate. Eligibility

The requirements for participation in this program are dictated by Canadian government visa regulations. Applicants must:
• Be citizens of the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom;
• Be aged between 18 and 30 (inclusive);
• For some countries, such as Finland, UK and Ireland, you also need to be a full-time student to qualify for this temporary employment program. UK citizens must be full-time students at a British university. Applicants are required to provide an unconditional letter of acceptance from a university, a letter confirming their return to studies or proof that they have completed school within the previous 12 months. Students completing A Levels, HND or BTEC courses are not eligible to participate unless they have a document showing that they have been unconditionally accepted to continue studies in a university programme.

How to apply for a programme?

1. Fill out the application form and send it to Global Choices along with the booking fee and your CV.
2. We will check your application and proceed with the job placement.
3. You may then be required to go through a telephone interview with your prospective employer.
4. Once your interview is successful, we will forward the job confirmation letter to you so you can begin the visa application process through your Canadian High Commission. All remaining fees should be paid at this time. Visa processing takes up to two weeks.
5. Global Choices will confirm accommodation and any other service requested, once the visa is received and the arrival time established. You can arrive in either Vancouver or Toronto.
6. Have an outstanding trip!

Applications are accepted year-round.

Required documents

• Completed application form;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Clean criminal record (Global Choices can assist you in obtaining your certificate at the additional fee)

Work permits and visa

Canada has temporary employment programmes for people meeting the requirements who are citizens of the eligible countries. The maximum validity of an employment authorization issued under this program is usually 12 months. The additional requirements vary for the different countries.

In UK this programme is administered by the British High Commission. There is GBP 70 fee to apply for this visa.

You will be required to present evidence of access to approximately CAD$1,000 in available funds.

Do not hesitate to contact our staff should you have any questions.