Age
Canadian Working Holiday age range; other categories may differ.
References: SM-CA
Canadian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in San Marino 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.
Canadian conditions differ from Australian education and the Swiss route. Numeric initial funds and current recruitment formalities need confirmation.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35Learn moreReferences: SM-CA
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 months, bounded by Schengen visaLearn moreReferences: CA-SM-ISSUER-18
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SM-CA
- Visa fee
- Stay permit: EUR 80Learn moreReferences: CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
- Annual quota
- 25 Canadians annuallyLearn moreReferences: CA-SM-ISSUER-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SM-CA
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SM-CA
- Study
- Study possible; exact duration unknownLearn moreReferences: CA-SM-ISSUER-18
- Work
- Maximum 6 months with the same employerLearn moreReferences: SM-CA
Canada →San MarinoWorking Holiday in San Marino for Canadians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Permission cannot outlast the required Schengen Working Holiday visa.
References: CA-SM-ISSUER-18
Initial funds
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: SM-CA
Visa fee
Stay permit only; prior visa and other costs are separate.
References: CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
Annual quota
Canadian programme allocation, not remaining places or availability.
References: CA-SM-ISSUER-18
Application dates and timing
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: SM-CA
Language
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: SM-CA
Explore language courses →Passport
Canadian passport and prior Schengen Working Holiday visa or equivalent.
References: CA-SM-ISSUER-18
Insurance
Sickness, accident, maternity and healthcare; confirm any SSI-recognized alternative.
References: CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
Documents and participation
Prior Schengen WH visa, four photos, housing, criminal and pending-charge certificates; recent documents in Italian or certified translation.
References: CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Schengen WH visa first, then letter, stay permission and labour office.
- Obtain a Schengen Working Holiday visa or equivalent.
- Request the foreign-affairs introduction letter with passport and visa.
- After arrival, provide housing, insurance and certificates to the Gendarmerie.
- Register with the labour office; the employer then notifies recruitment and the required medical examination.
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
Coordinate Schengen-visa validity and intended stay. Prepare housing, four photos, insurance and recent certificates in Italian or certified translation.
- 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
Obtain Gendarmerie permission, then submit letter and permit to the labour office before employment. The employer completes recruitment notification.
Work
First obtain another Schengen country’s Working Holiday visa, then San Marino’s introduction letter, stay permit and labour-office registration. Tourist admission alone is insufficient.
Study
The Canadian section permits work and/or study, without a numeric course cap.
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.
The Canadian section permits work and/or study, without a numeric course cap.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a tourist visa sufficient?
No: a Schengen Working Holiday visa or equivalent is required.
References: CA-SM-ISSUER-18 CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
Explore language courses →When may I work?
After stay permission and labour registration, with employer notification.
References: CA-SM-ISSUER-18 CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
Does EUR 80 cover everything?
No: stay permission only.
References: CA-SM-ISSUER-18 CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
Is one year automatic?
No: up to 12 months, without outlasting the Schengen visa.
References: CA-SM-ISSUER-18 CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
What insurance?
Minimum annual EUR 30000; confirm covered risks and SSI alternatives.
References: CA-SM-ISSUER-18 CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
Are Australian education conditions required?
Do not transfer that section to Canadian applicants.
References: CA-SM-ISSUER-18 CA-SM-PROCEDURE-18
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.
SM-CA · IRCC - Canadian passport: San Marino
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
SM-ISSUER · San Marino - 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.
CA-SM-ISSUER-18 · San Marino foreign affairs: Canadian programme
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.