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Canada working holiday visa (IEC) by country

Which passports can get International Experience Canada (IEC) (Canada): 35 countries, age limits (18 to 30, 18 to 35), stay and funds. Official sources, checked Oct 2026.

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This page is for citizens of 35 countries who want to travel and work temporarily in Canada under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. It shows the key requirements for the working holiday category, which gives you an open work permit for paid work with almost any employer. You must be aged either 18 to 30 or 18 to 35, depending on your country of citizenship. The stay is usually for up to 12 months, though some agreements allow for up to 23 or 24 months.

To be eligible, you need to show you have at least CAN$2,500, plus a return ticket or the money to buy one. You also need health insurance for your entire stay. The fees are CAN$184.75 for the IEC application, CAN$100.00 for the open work permit holder fee, and CAN$85.00 for biometrics if required. You cannot bring dependants with you on this visa.

Program
International Experience Canada (IEC)
Passports listed
35
Age ranges
18 to 30, 18 to 35

General rules

  • Usually up to 12 months; some agreements allow up to 23 or 24 months (see the table).
  • Open work permit: temporary paid work for almost any employer to help pay for the trip.
  • At least CAN$2,500 (or the equivalent) shown on a bank statement, plus a return ticket or money to buy one.
  • Health insurance for the whole stay; you may have to show it at the border.
  • IEC fee CAN$184.75 plus open work permit holder fee CAN$100.00; biometrics CAN$85.00 if you need to give them.
  • You cannot be accompanied by dependants.
  • IRCC's profile page said the pools for the 2026 season were closed when we checked on 21 October 2026.

Passports accepted: International Experience Canada (IEC)

35 passports, checked October 21, 2026
Passport Age Stay Funds Places / status
Andorra 18 to 30 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Australia 18 to 35 Up to 24 months CAN$2,500
Austria 18 to 30 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Belgium 18 to 30 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Chile 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Costa Rica 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Croatia 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Czech Republic 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Denmark 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Estonia 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Finland 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
France 18 to 35 Up to 24 months CAN$2,500
Germany 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Greece 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Hong Kong 18 to 30 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Iceland 18 to 30 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Ireland 18 to 35 Up to 24 months CAN$2,500
Italy 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Japan 18 to 30 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Latvia 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Lithuania 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Luxembourg 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Netherlands 18 to 30 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
New Zealand 18 to 35 Up to 23 months CAN$2,500
Norway 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Poland 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Portugal 18 to 35 Up to 24 months CAN$2,500
San Marino 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Slovakia 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Slovenia 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
South Korea 18 to 35 Up to 24 months CAN$2,500
Spain 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Sweden 18 to 30 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
Taiwan 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500
United Kingdom 18 to 35 Up to 12 months CAN$2,500

What stands out

The data shows that the pools for the 2026 season were closed as of the check date, 21 October 2026. This is a critical status for anyone planning to apply. The work permit is an open permit, allowing work for most employers, which is a significant feature. Also, the requirement to have health insurance for the entire duration of the stay is specified, with a note that you may have to show proof at the border upon arrival.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Check the IEC page for your country: categories, age range and how long the work permit lasts.
  2. Create an IEC profile and enter the pool for your country and category.
  3. If you receive an invitation to apply, accept it and submit the work permit application within 20 days.
  4. Pay the IEC fee and the open work permit holder fee (and biometrics if asked).
  5. Bring proof of funds, insurance and your port of entry letter when you travel.

Not on the list? IRCC lists recognized organizations, and one of them includes US citizens in its eligibility. See Canada IEC options for US citizens.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these official government pages:

Last checked October 21, 2026 (Oct 2026). Rules, fees and quotas can change after this date.

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