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Working Holiday in Italy 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.

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Key facts at a glance

Age: 18–35 at applicationLearn moreReferences: CA-IT-OTTAWA
Length of stay: Up to 12 months; maximum 2 participationsLearn moreReferences: CA-IT-OTTAWA
Initial funds: EUR 1900 minimum + travelLearn moreReferences: CA-IT-OTTAWA
Visa fee: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-IT-OTTAWA
Annual quota: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-IT-OTTAWA
Application dates and timing: Visa before leaving CanadaLearn moreReferences: CA-IT-OTTAWA
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-IT-OTTAWA
Study: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-IT-OTTAWA
Work: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-IT-OTTAWA CA-IT-LABOUR

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

Canadian citizenship and passport.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Length of stay

Agreement effective 1 November 2022; a second participation is not automatic.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Initial funds

WH: last 3 months bank statements and personal card with credit; do not apply the Work-visa exemption.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Visa fee

Mission: nonrefundable fee depends on visa and exchange rate, paid at appointment; no current amount established.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Annual quota

No Canadian annual number in the consulted Ottawa page.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Application dates and timing

Cannot apply after arriving in Italy; appointment by consular jurisdiction.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Language

No Italian test specified in Ottawa’s WH checklist.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

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Passport

At least 2 blank pages and required copies.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Insurance

Policy for 12 months.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Documents and participation

Recent photo, round-trip reservations, finances and insurance.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Responsible Italian consulate in Canada; Prenotami appointment and personal filing.

Identify the residence consulate and select Working Holiday, not Work or Study/Intern.
Prepare form, CV, declaration and evidence.
Book Prenotami free and file personally; pay applicable consular fees.
Await the visa before departure and prepare the Italian residence file.

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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 Italian and residence-permit documents; clarify SUI work authorization before the first contract.

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

Start the permesso di soggiorno within 8 days; Ottawa directs to Questura then an employer SUI step. Confirm the current local procedure.

Work

Ottawa,2022 agreement: 12 months including same employer. Generic Labour Ministry: 6 months/3 per employer. Confirm Canadian conditions before a contract; preserve the conflict.

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Study

Study/intern visa is separate; page establishes no incidental-course duration under WH.

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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.

Study/intern visa is separate; page establishes no incidental-course duration under WH.

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Frequently asked questions

Which visa should I select?

National form, CV and WH declaration. Recent photo, round-trip reservations, finances and insurance.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

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Which work limit should I use?

Ottawa,2022 agreement: 12 months including same employer. Generic Labour Ministry: 6 months/3 per employer. Confirm Canadian conditions before a contract; preserve the conflict.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA CA-IT-LABOUR

Can I apply for the visa in Italy?

Visa before leaving Canada. Cannot apply after arriving in Italy; appointment by consular jurisdiction.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Does the Work-visa funds exemption apply to WH?

EUR 1900 minimum + travel. WH: last 3 months bank statements and personal card with credit; do not apply the Work-visa exemption.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Which insurance?

EUR 30000, hospitalization and repatriation. Policy for 12 months.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

Which passport is required?

3 months after visa expiry. At least 2 blank pages and required copies.

References: CA-IT-OTTAWA

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-IT-OTTAWA · Italy Ottawa · Canadian Youth Mobility

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

CA-IT-LABOUR · Italian Labour Ministry · Generic holiday-work agreements

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