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How to Apply for a Canada Working Holiday Visa

• 1. Complete an IEC Application: There is one pool of eligible candidates per country and per category. In addition to Working Holiday, there are also International Co-op (Internship) and Young Professionals IEC programs. 

• Determine if you meet the Working Holiday Program eligibility criteria. 

• Create an online IEC profile.

•  2. Get Invited to Apply:  Applicants who are invited to apply for an IEC working holiday will get a message in their online account.  

• You have 10 days to decide if you’ll accept the invitation. 

• The deadline to apply will be in your invitation. 

• If you accept the invitation, you have 20 days from the day you accept to apply for a work permit. 

• 3. Apply for a Work Permit You can apply for a work permit under IEC only if IRCC sent you an Invitation to Apply. You have 20 days to apply for a work permit once you accept the invitation to apply.

• Complete the online work permit application truthfully and completely. 

• Gather all the documents required in the application. 

• Get a medical exam if required for your specific job category or home country. 

• Verify your passport is up to date.

•  Provide a digital photo that meets all specifications. 

• Pay all required fees.

•  Submit your completed application within 20 days.   

• Canada quotas on Working Holiday Visas available for 2019 vary by country. Each IEC partner country has an annual quota on their reciprocal agreement with Canada. 

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