Age
Canadian Working Holiday age range; other categories may differ.
References: LV-CA
Canadian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Latvia 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.
OCMA’s April 2026 detail describes residence/work permission; IRCC summarizes a D visa. These routes are not silently merged. Confirm the applicable residence and visa procedure with OCMA before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35Learn moreReferences: LV-CA
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: LV-CA
- Initial funds
- 3 months × EUR 429.71 + departureLearn moreReferences: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
- Visa fee
- EUR 160 according to OCMALearn moreReferences: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
- Annual quota
- 50 Canadians annually, whole programmeLearn moreReferences: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: LV-CA
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: LV-CA
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: LV-CA
- Work
- Residence and work permissionLearn moreReferences: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Canada →LatviaWorking Holiday in Latvia for Canadians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Category c is Working Holiday. Reside in Canada when applying; a second participation needs another category and a break.
References: LV-CA
Initial funds
OCMA publishes this initial-support formula plus departure funds without a return ticket. Confirm the current amount before filing.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Visa fee
State fee on the Canadian-specific page, not a total budget or every possible consular charge.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Annual quota
Exchange-programme quota, not a separate holiday allocation or remaining places.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Application dates and timing
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: LV-CA
Language
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: LV-CA
Explore language courses →Passport
Present original and copy of the Canadian passport, valid three months beyond the stay.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Insurance
Present to OCMA on arrival with the passport for permission issuance.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Documents and participation
Residence dossier with Latvian address, TB evidence/declaration, means and holiday-purpose statement as applicable.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Step 2
Apply through the official route
OCMA describes filing through the embassy in Canada then residence/work permission after arrival; reconcile this with IRCC’s D-visa route.
- Choose holiday participation, separate from internship or professional contract.
- Ask the embassy to confirm the D-visa versus residence/work route.
- Gather passport, form, photo, address, funds, purpose and TB evidence; confirm fee and appointment.
- Await the decision before departure and obtain arrival-issuance 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
Separate three-month support under OCMA’s formula from departure costs. Arrange hospitalization/repatriation cover and residence documents; confirm the route before bookings.
- 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
OCMA requests passport and full-stay insurance to issue residence and work permission for up to one year. Confirm the appointment and effective permission before work.
Work
OCMA describes a decision followed by issuance after arrival; IRCC describes a D visa. Clarify before employment.
Study
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
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.
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
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Frequently asked questions
What initial budget is published?
OCMA states three months × EUR 429.71, plus departure funds without a ticket.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Explore language courses →Does EUR 160 cover everything?
No: this is the stated state fee; confirm other applicable charges.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
What does the quota of 50 mean?
Fifty Canadians for the annual programme, without a remaining-place indication.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
What should I present after arrival?
Passport and full-stay insurance to OCMA for residence/work issuance.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Can I work after tourist entry alone?
Do not start before confirmation and issuance of work permission.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
D visa or residence permit?
IRCC and OCMA describe different steps; confirm the current route.
References: CA-LV-ISSUER-20261018
Official sources
Each source retains its own check date. Governments can change requirements at any time; check the official government pages before applying.
2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
LV-CA · IRCC - Canadian passport: Latvia
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
LV-ISSUER · Latvia - official destination guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.