Conditions of Participation
- I am already over 30 years old. Am I still eligible to receive a Working Holiday visa?
For inbound youth participation facilitated through an RO like Go International, the age of participation range is set at 18-35 (before your 36th birthday), unless otherwise specified in the MOU between IEC and the RO.
- What is the maximum visa duration I will be granted?
This depends on the duration stated in the agreement between your country and Canada. Usually this is 12 months, and 24 for some countries.
- My country is not listed as an YMA country. Am I still eligible to receive a Working Holiday visa?
Unfortunately, no. If you are a US citizen, there may be other ROs that can assist.
- I have used all my IEC participations available to my country. Am I still able to receive another Working Holiday visa?
Depends. As a citizen from an YMA country, you may be eligible for additional IEC participations through a Recognized Organization like GO International, as long as you still remain eligible for the IEC program.
- Will GO International be able to sponsor me for a Young Professional visa?
Go International does not offer any assistance with Young Professional visas. However, you could be able to apply for a working holiday visa (open work permit) for an additional participation – if we have RO-sponsored spots available. This means, you will not need a job offer from your employer and you are free to change your job on this visa.
- I’m already in Canada and I don’t need the orientation and the extra services. Do I have to pay for these?
Go International is a Canadian company that operates its own working holiday and volunteer programs in Canada and works with partner organizations around the world to deliver highly recognized work and travel, teach abroad and volunteer abroad programs. We are a travel service organization and as such, do not offer visa only packages.
- I’m already in Canada. Do I have to participate in the orientation?
No, the orientation is not mandatory. However, it is highly recommended to newcomers to Canada.
