Canadian passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in Finland for Canadians (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.

Confirm the current permit requirements directly with Migri before applying.

Key facts at a glance

Age: 18–35Learn moreReferences: CA-FI-MIGRI
Length of stay: Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: CA-FI-MIGRI CA-FI-OUTBOUND
Initial funds: About EUR 2450 for 3 months + departureLearn moreReferences: CA-FI-MIGRI
Visa fee: EUR 530 online; EUR 630 paperLearn moreReferences: CA-FI-MIGRI
Annual quota: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-FI-MIGRI
Application dates and timing: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-FI-MIGRI
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-FI-MIGRI
Study: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-FI-MIGRI
Work: No employment restriction in the Canadian agreementLearn moreReferences: CA-FI-MIGRI

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

Migri’s Canadian-specific conditions.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Length of stay

A previous Working Holiday permit excludes another in that category.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI CA-FI-OUTBOUND

Initial funds

Approximate starting reserve, not the complete budget.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Visa fee

Migri displayed fees; New Zealand’s exemption does not apply to Canada.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Annual quota

Migri gives no Canadian annual allocation in this text; availability is not inferred.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Application dates and timing

First permit must be sought abroad; no annual schedule established here.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Language

No language test specified in Migri’s Canadian checklist.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

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Passport

Canadian passport and colour copies of marked pages.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Insurance

Valid throughout the stay; family members cannot obtain permits through family ties.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Documents and participation

Photo under 6 months and evidence of legal stay in the filing country.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Enter Finland or paper form, then mission identity verification.

Gather Canadian evidence and necessary translations/legalizations.
Complete Enter Finland or the paper form.
Pay and book identity verification at a Finnish mission.
Await the decision before arranging the stay on this basis.

Read the official instructions ↗

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

Keep starting funds and departure fare separate from course costs. Prepare Finnish or Swedish for the chosen region.

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

Check the permit dates and work rights; obtain local identity and tax instructions before the first job.

Work

Do not import Australia’s 9 month/3 month limits.

CA-FI-MIGRI

Study

Migri gives no Canadian course-duration rule here; confirm before enrolling.

CA-FI-MIGRI

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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.

Migri gives no Canadian course-duration rule here; confirm before enrolling.

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Frequently asked questions

Which category should I apply for?

Up to 12 months. A previous Working Holiday permit excludes another in that category.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI CA-FI-OUTBOUND

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Do Australian limits apply?

No employment restriction in the Canadian agreement. Do not import Australia’s 9 month/3 month limits.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

What starting budget?

About EUR 2450 for 3 months + departure. Approximate starting reserve, not the complete budget.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

What is the filing fee?

EUR 530 online; EUR 630 paper. Migri displayed fees; New Zealand’s exemption does not apply to Canada.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Can my family join under my permit?

Hospital care and return home. Valid throughout the stay; family members cannot obtain permits through family ties.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

What passport validity?

Valid beyond the expected stay. Canadian passport and colour copies of marked pages.

References: CA-FI-MIGRI

Official sources

Each source retains its own check date. Governments can change requirements at any time; check the official government pages before applying.

2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

CA-FI-MIGRI · Migri · Canadian Working Holiday conditions

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2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

CA-FI-OUTBOUND · IRCC · Canadian citizens going to Finland

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