The working holiday program is an agreement Canada has arranged with a number of
other nations that allows young people to obtain a work holiday visa to travel
to the countries for an extended holiday with the option of getting a job to
supplement their financial resources.
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Working Holiday Visa Eligibility
The Working Holiday Visa is ideal for young Canadians from 18 to 35 years of age
who want to travel to foreign countries and supplement their stay there by
working temporarily. It is popular with students and also young professionals
who can use their time abroad to gain professional work experience and acquire
international experiences and skills enabling them to better compete in an
increasingly globalized economy. Students may use the working holiday visa to
gain employment in a field relating to their area of study.
Working Holiday Visa FAQs
Our selection of most frequently asked work holiday visa questions explain how
the working holiday visa program works, whether you are eligible and how to
apply.
What is the working holiday visa?
A working holiday visa is the document that allows young Canadians to enter into
certain countries for the purpose of an extended holiday with the option of
taking occasional employment to supplement their financial resources.
Who qualifies for a working holiday visa?
Each country that participates in the working holiday program sets their own
qualifications for eligibility; however certain restrictions are common to all
programs:
- You must be a
Canadian citizen
- You must be living in Canada
- You must have a valid
Canadian passport
- You must a young person, country restrictions ranging between the ages of 18-35
How do I apply for the working holiday visa?
Above you will find kits for working holiday visas. Please select the country
you wish to visit, and download the visa kit. Specific instructions are included
in the kits.
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