International Experience Canada provides work and travel opportunities under country-specific youth mobility arrangements. Available categories, age ranges, participation limits and permit durations vary. Working Holiday differs from employer-specific Young Professionals and International Co-op categories. Review the conditions for your passport before entering a pool, and budget for insurance and arrival requirements. A pool profile is an expression of interest, not an approved permit or a promised invitation.
What to plan
- Check citizenship, age and previous participation.
- Compare available IEC categories.
- Plan pool entry, invitations and application deadlines.
- Prepare insurance and arrival documentation.
The process, step by step.
This is the typical sequence to discuss when agreeing your service. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and current instructions.
Check the country and category rules
Confirm citizenship, age, previous participation and the categories currently available under the relevant youth mobility arrangement for your passport.
Enter the appropriate pool
Create an accurate eligible profile and monitor the current season, remembering that pool entry does not guarantee an invitation.
Apply after an invitation
Follow the invitation deadlines and provide the required identity, police, employment or placement evidence for your selected IEC category.
Prepare for permit issuance
If approved, follow arrival instructions and bring the required insurance and funds evidence; check the issued permit before working.
What to prepare
These are starting points for a discussion. The official checklist and your circumstances determine the documents required for an application.
- Valid passport and previous IEC records
- Police certificates when required
- Insurance and financial evidence for arrival
- Job offer or student placement documents for the relevant category
Your questions, answered.
No. Invitations depend on the category, available places and selection process. Check the current season information for your country.
No. Working Holiday is generally open; Young Professionals and International Co-op are employer-specific categories.
Check the official guidance
Research checked 13 October 2026. Program rules, intake, fees, and processing times can change. Use the current official instructions before making a decision.