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Working Holiday Visa to Canada

Canada offers a variation of the 'Working Holiday Program' administered by countries such as Australia. In general, the Canadian Working Holiday Program is managed by the Canadian High Commission or Embassy office within a particular country.

Applications for Canadian Working Holiday Visas are processed in London for the following countries:

• United Kingdom;

More information on these programs can be found under the 'Basic Requirements' and then 'Europe' section of the Canadian Visa Bureau web site.

Other participating countries include;

• Australia;
• Austria;
• Belgium;
• Chile;
• Czech Republic;
• Denmark;
• France;
• Germany;
• Hong Kong
• Ireland;
• Italy;
• Japan;
• Korea, Republic of;
• Latvia;
• New Zealand;
• The Netherlands;
• Norway;
• Poland;
• Spain;
• Sweden; AND
• Switzerland.

Information regarding the Working Holiday Program for Australian and New Zealand citizens can be found under 'Basic Requirements' under the 'Australasia' section.

The number of places on the Canadian Working Holiday Program are limited yearly through a quota system. As such, the places on the various schemes are on a first come, first serve basis.

The Canadian Working Holiday Program allows young travellers to Canada the ability to engage in short-term work/internships to supplement any travel expenses they may incur while in Canada.

Backpacker Travel Insurance

Visa Bureau considers it essential for all our clients to have adequate travel insurance, especially if they are embarking on a Working Holiday or Gap Year to Canada.

Top of any Working Holiday Maker’s priorities should be to ensure that they are sufficiently covered in the event of a medical emergency.   With the Canadian Visa Bureau, you are able to take advantage of our exclusive 10% discount offer off any insurance package with Columbus Direct.

 Visit our partner Columbus Direct to receive a 10% discount on your travel insurance