International Experience Canada (IEC) Working Holiday

You must be within the age range specified by your country's agreement with Canada, typically between 18 and 35 years old.

International Co-op only: be registered at a post-secondary institution outside Canada and have a required internship/work placement linked to your studies. Provide school registration and internship-agreement or school-letter evidence; employer/location are specified.

Young Professionals only: a paid employee job supporting professional development, normally TEER 0–3; TEER 4 may qualify if in your study field with post-secondary evidence. Work for the specified employer/location.

You must have enough money to cover your initial expenses in Canada, as specified by the program requirements.

If using a recognized organization, include its official confirmation letter with your IEC work-permit application after invitation.

Follow the personalized IRCC document checklist: supply the CV, digital photo and IMM 5707 family information, plus all other documents applicable to your country and category.

Provide police certificates when required for countries with 6 consecutive months since age 18. Follow IEC country-specific instructions, certificate validity and any officer request.

An exam is conditional: stay over 6 months AND relevant 6-consecutive-month residence/travel in a listed country within the preceding year, or a public-health-sensitive job. Follow IRCC’s current country list and exemption instructions.

You must hold a valid passport for the duration of your stay in Canada.

Before arrival, insure the entire stay for medical care, hospitalization and repatriation. Provincial health coverage alone is insufficient.

You must receive an IEC invitation before applying for the work permit. After accepting it, submit the complete application within 20 days; the account deadline uses UTC.

You must be admissible to Canada, which includes having no serious criminal record.

Check your citizenship’s IEC agreement and participation limits, or eligibility through an IRCC recognized organization. The organization route has its own restrictions.