Canadian Working Holiday Visa

Canada offers a variation of the ‘Working Holiday Program’ administered by countries such as Australia. 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.

The Basic Requirements for Canadian Working Holiday Programs differ from country to country. The Canadian Working Holiday Program tends to be administered by the High Commission or Consulate office of the country of the passport holder’s origin. Click Here

  • Application procedure for European Nationals Click Here
  • Application procedure for Australians and New Zealander’s Click Here

SWAP

Students aged 18 to 30 from over a dozen countries, including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa, are eligible to apply for a spot in the Student Work Abroad Program (SWAP). If successful, you get a one-year, nonextendable visa that allows you to work anywhere in Canada in any job you can get. Most ‘SWAPpers’ find work in the service industry as waiters or bartenders.

How to Get to  Canada:

Please see our Cheap International Flights page!

Where to Stay When You First Arrive:

For budget accommodation when you first arrive in Canada you can’t go past a Hostel. They are cheap and a great place to meet other people. To find great hostels online with no booking fees and the lowest price guarantee we recommend Hostel Bookers.

And for permanent accommodation, check out Kijiji.

Helpful Websites:

Getting Around:

  • VIA Rail - have a number of rail passes
  • Greyhound – Canada’s national version.
  • Moose Network – buses for backpackers and independent travelers.
  • Salty Bear - budget tour company for backpackers and students.

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