Visa Requirements

Open Working Holiday Visas

Working holiday visas are issued to nationals of a handful of countries on an exchange basis. Some of these countries include: Japan, Germany, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Italy, South Korea, Norway, Czech Republic and Latvia. There are age restrictions on these visas and they are issued only once in your life.

Student Work Abroad Visas (SWAP)

This visa is restricted to students and numbers are limited. You will have to enrol with a SWAP representative in your region if nationals of your country are eligible. Please check www.swap.ca for more details on this program.

C-30 Visas

This is for programs that include both study as well as a work component. You will need both a student and working authorization. All of our programs using C-30 visas are a minimum of 32 weeks in duration and combine 50% study combined with 50% internship/work.

The Young Workers Exchange Visa

Only open to specific countries. You must have a placement secured before you apply for the visa and you cannot change your employer. Some of the countries include: Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland, France and Austria.

Visitor Visa

Only for programs with no work/internship or other practical component. You may need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) unless you are permitted to stay in Canada for up to 6 months with a stamp in your passport upon arrival at the Canadian border.

Study Permit

Nationals of some counties need to apply to study in Canada regardless of duration. Many nationals can study in Canada for a six month period without a study permit. You will need a study permit along with a work permit to take part in any work & study programs that lasts more than 6 months.