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Working Holiday in Greece 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.

Current administrative formalities need confirmation; the treaty separates c from graduate and internship categories.

Key facts at a glance

Age: 18–35 at receiptLearn moreReferences: CA-GR-TREATY
Length of stay: Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: CA-GR-TREATY
Initial funds: Initial support plus separate departure costsLearn moreReferences: CA-GR-TREATY
Visa fee: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-GR-TREATY
Annual quota: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-GR-TREATY
Application dates and timing: Residence application within first 3 monthsLearn moreReferences: CA-GR-TREATY
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-GR-TREATY
Study: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-GR-TREATY
Work: Temporary work with appropriate permissionLearn moreReferences: CA-GR-TREATY

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

Age is assessed at consular receipt.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Length of stay

D visa then residence permission; two participations need different categories and a break.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Initial funds

Departure ticket or funds are additional to initial support. The amount set by diplomatic notes is not established here.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Visa fee

The treaty provides visa and residence fees without tariffs; confirm both amounts.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Annual quota

The annual maximum is set by diplomatic notes; its current number is not in the treaty.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Application dates and timing

Apply promptly after entry and within the first three months under the treaty; no annual window established.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Language

Treaty criteria give no language-test score; employment criteria are separate.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

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Passport

Passport must have been issued within the preceding ten years.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Insurance

After approval, before issuance: urgent care, hospital treatment, medical repatriation or death.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Documents and participation

The residence file after entry also includes photos, passport, insurance and applicable evidence.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Select category c; check age at receipt.
File mobility and national-visa applications with the responsible consulate.
Supply evidence and fees; after approval provide insurance before issuance.
After entry promptly apply for residence and confirm work rights.

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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

Prepare criminal record, medical certificate, passport and separate stay/departure funds. Confirm amounts, fees and current procedure with the consulate.

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

Apply for residence promptly within the first three months. Check the provisional certificate before work and notify employer changes.

Work

Residence permit or provisional certificate establishes labour access; regulated-profession restrictions and employer-change notification apply.

CA-GR-TREATY

Study

Student placement is a separate category; no general course allowance is established for c.

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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.

Student placement is a separate category; no general course allowance is established for c.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a degree required for c?

The treaty separates c from the graduate category: c covers holidays and temporary work.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

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Is the visa enough after arrival?

A residence application follows entry under the treaty.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Is departure separate from support funds?

Yes, a ticket or funds to buy it is separate.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Can I take two Working Holidays?

Two participations require different categories and a break.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

When is age assessed?

At consular receipt, between 18 and 35 inclusive.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

Is every profession permitted?

No, the treaty restricts occupations requiring professional licensing or registration.

References: CA-GR-TREATY

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-GR-CONSULAR · Greece MFA - Canadians

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

CA-GR-TREATY · Greece MFA - Canada/Greece treaty

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