Canada Working Holiday Program (Non-Sponsored)

This program is for participants, who are eligible to apply for the Canada Working Holiday visa directly with the IEC.
It does not include a nomination by a Recognized Organization!

Have a look at the website of the Canadian Government if you are eligible to apply directly for the work permit.

We are happy to assist you with the rest, such as finding a job, applying for your Social Insurance Number, filing your taxes and generally having a great time in Canada!

Please note: The 2023 IEC season is now open, and we are accepting applications for our Non-Sponsored packages if you have already been invited to apply, received your work permit or want to get ready for your Working Holiday application. Please make sure to apply with the IEC as early as possible in the season to have the best chances to be invited to apply.

As part of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the International Experience Canada (IEC) program facilitates travel and work opportunities for Canadian and foreign national youth. The program provides the opportunity to gain life-changing personal and professional experience by travelling and working in Canada or abroad. The mandate of IEC is to enhance key bilateral relationships between Canada and other countries and territories and emphasize the importance of improved participation reciprocity. IEC supports Canada’s economic and cultural interests by administering bilateral, reciprocal agreements and arrangements with 35 countries and territories (also known as youth mobility arrangements, or YMAs). Agreements and arrangements are generally open to Canadian and foreign youth aged 18 to 35.

Have a look here for more information about International Experience Canada.