Canada · Work Visas

International Experience Canada

Provides young people aged 18 to 35 from over 35 partner countries the opportunity to live and work in Canada under Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op streams.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Youth and young professionals holding citizenship in an IEC bilateral agreement country.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Citizen of an IEC agreement country with a valid passport
  • Aged 18 to 30 or 35 (depending on country agreement)
  • Working Holiday stream grants open work permit; Young Professionals requires pre-arranged skilled job offer
  • Health insurance covering entire stay and CAD $2,500 initial settlement funds
Process

How the process works

  1. Create IEC profile and enter country pool
  2. Receive Invitation to Apply in periodic rounds
  3. Submit work permit application within 20 days
  4. Receive Port of Entry (POE) Letter of Introduction
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport, police clearances, proof of financial support, travel insurance policy
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Canadian work experience gained on an IEC permit can be used towards Express Entry Canadian Experience Class eligibility.

Official source: IRCC — International Experience Canada. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

Ecosystem Architecture

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