Age
Canadian outbound summary; check age assessment in the Icelandic file.
References: CA-IS-OUTBOUND
Canadian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Iceland 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.
Check the current Icelandic requirements before applying. The first permit and renewal are separate procedures.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: CA-IS-OUTBOUND
- Length of stay
- First permit 12 months; possible 12-month renewalLearn moreReferences: CA-IS-RIGHTS
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
- Visa fee
- ISK 40000 for CanadiansLearn moreReferences: CA-IS-APPLICATION
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-IS-APPLICATION
- Application dates and timing
- Paper file; observe 90/180 daysLearn moreReferences: CA-IS-APPLICATION
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-IS-RIGHTS
- Work
- Work permit included; employer changes allowedLearn moreReferences: CA-IS-RIGHTS
Canada →IcelandWorking Holiday in Iceland for Canadians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
24 months is not the first permit; seek renewal before expiry.
References: CA-IS-RIGHTS
Initial funds
Original certified evidence and accessible funds; current amount not established in excerpts. Add return ticket or extra funds.
References: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
Visa fee
Pay before mailing and include receipt; unpaid file returned.
References: CA-IS-APPLICATION
Annual quota
No Canadian annual number in consulted pages; no availability inferred.
References: CA-IS-APPLICATION
Application dates and timing
Visa-free presence limited to authorized Schengen time; exceeding it stops processing until proven departure.
References: CA-IS-APPLICATION
Language
No Icelandic test stated; documents outside English/Nordic languages need certified translation.
References: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
Explore language courses →Passport
Copy identity and signature pages with readable machine zone.
References: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
Insurance
Page provides subsequent public coverage; align photo/domicile dates and confirm enrolment.
References: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
Documents and participation
National check under 12 months, normally unauthenticated for this youth check; extra records or authenticated original may be requested.
References: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Paper original to Immigration after payment; not an electronic application.
- Prepare Canadian evidence, translations and funds.
- Pay ISK 40000 and attach receipt and signed original form.
- Mail or deliver the file under Icelandic instructions.
- Await the permit; tourist presence does not permit work.
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
Align insurance with legal-domicile start; keep funds without work before authorization.
- 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
Arrange card photo and domicile registration; confirm health enrolment. Absence over 3 consecutive months may lead to revocation.
Work
No new work permit for employer changes under this title; this is not visitor work permission.
Study
Consulted rights give no course-duration limit; confirm before enrolment.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
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.
Consulted rights give no course-duration limit; confirm before enrolment.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the first permit last 24 months?
First permit 12 months; possible 12-month renewal. 24 months is not the first permit; seek renewal before expiry.
References: CA-IS-RIGHTS
Explore language courses →Can I work as a visitor?
Work permit included; employer changes allowed. No new work permit for employer changes under this title; this is not visitor work permission.
References: CA-IS-RIGHTS
Which Canadian police check?
Fingerprint RCMP, photo and departure. National check under 12 months, normally unauthenticated for this youth check; extra records or authenticated original may be requested.
References: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
What passport validity?
90 days beyond requested permit expiry. Copy identity and signature pages with readable machine zone.
References: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
How should insurance dates work?
ISK 2 million; 3 months from legal domicile. Page provides subsequent public coverage; align photo/domicile dates and confirm enrolment.
References: CA-IS-DOCUMENTS
Can I wait as a visitor?
Paper file; observe 90/180 days. Visa-free presence limited to authorized Schengen time; exceeding it stops processing until proven departure.
References: CA-IS-APPLICATION
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-IS-APPLICATION · Iceland · WH application
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA-IS-DOCUMENTS · Iceland · Supporting documents
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA-IS-RIGHTS · Iceland · Residence rights
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.