Working holiday visas for Canada
Pick your passport to see what Canada asks of you. The rules differ by passport, so each one has its own page.
Travel Aid isn’t legal advice and can’t confirm that you’re eligible or that you’ll get a visa. Rules change, so always check the official government page before you apply.
The visa
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International Experience Canada — Working Holiday · IEC Working Holiday
An open work permit to travel and work anywhere in Canada. Candidates join a pool and are invited at random.
Official page (opens in a new tab) · Last checked by Travel Aid on 30 October 2026
By passport
| Passport | Ages | Stay | Times you can get it | Places a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Once only | 5,820 |
| France | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Once only | 5,861 |
| Germany | 18 to 35 | 12 months | Once only | 3,030 |
| Ireland | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Once only | 2,882 |
| Italy | 18 to 35 | 12 months | Up to 2 times | 1,839 |
| Japan | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Up to 2 times | 6,433 |
| Netherlands | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Once only | 610 |
| New Zealand | 18 to 35 | 23 months | Once only | 1,697 |
| South Korea | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Up to 2 times | 10,239 |
| Spain | 18 to 35 | 12 months | Once only | 834 |
| United Kingdom | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Up to 2 times | 9,346 |
A dash means the official page doesn't say. Oldest check on this page: 30 October 2026.