Age
18–35
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Australian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Canada for Australians (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Australian category and shared IEC process reread independently. Profile, invitation, application, approval letter and border-issued permit remain distinct. Current-year quotas and study conditions remain unconfirmed.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35Learn moreReferences: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 24 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
- Initial funds
- At least CAD 2,500 plus departure travelLearn moreReferences: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
- Visa fee
- CAD 184.75 IEC plus CAD 100 open-permit feeLearn moreReferences: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
- Work
- Open work permit, subject to issued restrictionsLearn moreReferences: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Australia →CanadaWorking Holiday in Canada for Australians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 24 months
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Initial funds
At least CAD 2,500 plus departure travel
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Visa fee
Biometrics: CAD 85 if required. Application page dynamic IEC amount fails; actual official fee list supplies 184.75. Do not add ordinary 155 work-permit fee automatically.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Annual quota
Australian current-year allocation not established in this research; no incoming-Australia quota transfer.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Application dates and timing
No season opening or remaining-place claim. Invitation deadlines are individual: 20 days after acceptance, exact account deadline in UTC.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Language
Australian Working Holiday checklist establishes no exam/score here; no language-test requirement inferred.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid for the entire requested stay
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Insurance
Check IRCC’s required medical, hospital and repatriation cover. Shorter cover can shorten the permit.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Documents and participation
Australian police instructions may differ; obtain country-specific guidance. Conditional panel-physician exam for designated jobs/travel histories; follow biometrics letter.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Create the Australian IEC Working Holiday profile; a profile is not an invitation or permit.
- After invitation acceptance, use the personalised checklist and the exact 20-day UTC deadline for the work-permit application.
- Upload police/CV/passport and any conditional medical evidence, pay IEC/open-permit and applicable biometrics charges, and follow the biometrics letter.
- After approval retain the POE letter, arrange full-stay insurance and fresh funds evidence, then seek the actual permit at the border.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Wait for the POE letter before purchasing full-stay insurance. Cover medical, hospital and repatriation for the whole intended 24 months; short insurance can shorten the permit without a later extension. Obtain the bank statement within one week before departure and reserve separate departure funds.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Carry passport, POE letter, full insurance, funds/departure evidence and application copies. Before leaving border control check open employer, dates, spelling and medical conditions. Passport, insurance and biometrics can shorten the grant.
Work
IRCC says no limits on work duration/hours while permit valid. Medical/occupation restrictions may apply; not a Young Professionals employer-specific permit.
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Study
Study-permit exceptions and course conditions were not inspected in this research; confirm before enrolment.
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Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Study-permit exceptions and course conditions were not inspected in this research; confirm before enrolment.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work using the POE letter?
It is an introduction letter; the border officer issues the work permit after admissibility/evidence checks.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Explore language courses →Can I receive two Working Holidays?
Australians normally have one WH or Young Professionals participation; eligible Co-op and pre 2015 exceptions are separate.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Why buy insurance for the whole stay?
Short cover can shorten the permit, and IRCC says this cannot be corrected later by extending it.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
How recent must funds evidence be?
IRCC asks a bank statement issued no more than one week before departure, showing CAD 2500 plus departure costs.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
What is the application deadline after acceptance?
Exactly 20 days, with the account’s deadline expressed in UTC.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Is every job allowed by an open permit?
Read medical/occupation restrictions on the actual permit; a panel exam may be needed for specified roles.
References: AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 AU-CA-FEES-18
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-CA-ELIGIBILITY-18 · IRCC: Australia Working Holiday category
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-CA-ARRIVAL-18 · IRCC: IEC arrival and permit checks
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-CA-APPLICATION-18 · IRCC: IEC work-permit application
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.