International Experience Canada (IEC) Working Holiday
The IEC Working Holiday category is a temporary work permit option for eligible citizens of countries or territories with a youth mobility arrangement with Canada. Eligibility commonly depends on nationality, age, available country quota, participation history, insurance, and other admissibility requirements. The listed fees are CAD 153 (participation fee) + CAD 100 (open work permit fee). The stated processing time is 4-8 weeks. IRCC administers the program, including invitations, applications, and work permit decisions.
Job offer
No
Language test
No
Family possible
Depends
Path to permanent residence
No
📊Requirements — Visual Overview
Job offer
Language test
Family possible
Path to permanent residence
Age (1)
Police Certificate (1)
Funds (1)
Documents (1)
Other (1)
Health (1)
Source-backed requirements
Phase 1 — Eligibility
(1)Age Eligibility
MandatoryYou must be within the age range specified by your country's agreement with Canada, typically between 18 and 35 years old.
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Phase 2 — Qualification
(1)Proof of Funds
MandatoryYou must have enough money to cover your initial expenses in Canada, as specified by the program requirements.
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Phase 3 — Preparation
(3)Clean Criminal Record
DocumentMandatoryYou must be admissible to Canada, which includes having no serious criminal record.
UnverifiedValid Passport
DocumentMandatoryYou must hold a valid passport for the duration of your stay in Canada.
UnverifiedMedical Insurance
DocumentMandatoryYou must have health insurance for the duration of your stay, as you are responsible for any medical costs during your time in Canada.
Unverified
Phase 4 — Application
(1)Citizenship Agreement
MandatoryYour country of citizenship must have a youth mobility agreement with Canada to participate in the IEC program.
Unverified
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Fee summary
CAD 153 (participation fee) + CAD 100 (open work permit fee)≈ $112
Processing time
4-8 weeks
Processing time trend
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