Working Holiday Visa

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: