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Canada Working Holiday

The Canada Working Holiday for a United Kingdom passport: the verified essentials, who can go, then every step in order.

  • Age18–35 y/o
  • Quota9,285 places
  • Visa fee284.75 CAD
  • Duration12 months (extendable to 24)
  • Proof of funds2,500 CAD
  • Observed timelines5 to 8 weeks

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Is it for you?

  • 18 to 35 years old at application time, United Kingdom passport
  • Proof of funds: 2,500 CAD
  • Health insurance for the whole stay
  • No dependent children during the stay
  • Valid passport
  • A second participation is possible under conditions

By passport

Ages, quotas and fees depend on the nationality → destination pair. The table below lists every admitted passport at the last verification; the selector adapts the card above.

PassportAgeQuotaFeeTimelines
Australia18–35 y/o5,670284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
Belgium18–30 y/o725284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
France18–35 y/o5,661284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
Germany18–35 y/o3,030284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
Ireland18–35 y/o2,735284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
Italy18–35 y/o1,850284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
Japan18–30 y/o6,283284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
Netherlands18–30 y/o480284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
South Korea18–35 y/o10,239284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
Spain18–35 y/o842284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
Switzerland{min}–{max} y/o———
Taiwan18–35 y/o867284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks
United Kingdom18–35 y/o9,285284.75 CAD5 to 8 weeks

“—” = not published by the country at the last verification.

The steps, in order

Before

Eligibility, application file, insurance for the whole stay, tickets — every step with the real timelines.

During

Your first steps on the ground: Show your IRCC Letter of Introduction at the border and collect your Work Permit · SIN — Social Insurance Number · Open a bank account · Canadian SIM card (Koodo / Fizz / Public Mobile) · Register at the consulate · Check travel insurance is active.

After

The part everyone forgets: cancellations, taxes, contributions to claim back. The return checklists are in the app, country by country.

Frequently asked questions

Up to what age can you do a Canada Working Holiday?

For a United Kingdom passport: from 18 to 35 years old at application time.

Is there a quota for the Canada Working Holiday?

Yes: 9,285 places for United Kingdom passports (data verified on May 29, 2026).

How long does the Canada Working Holiday visa take?

Observed timelines: 5 to 8 weeks, varying with the season.

All these steps, in order and tickable offline, are in the app — free, in your language.

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