Age
Canadian Working Holiday age range; other categories may differ.
References: SK-CA
Canadian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Slovakia 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.
The form link uses a private-network address; it was not followed. Obtain the current form from Ottawa. Second stay: different category and a break.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35Learn moreReferences: SK-CA
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: SK-CA
- Initial funds
- EUR 1785 plus round-trip travelLearn moreReferences: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
- Visa fee
- Visa free of chargeLearn moreReferences: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SK-CA
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SK-CA
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SK-CA
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: SK-CA
- Work
- Occasional work; work-permit exemptionLearn moreReferences: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
Canada →SlovakiaWorking Holiday in Slovakia for Canadians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Apply in person by appointment at Slovakia’s embassy in Ottawa. Honorary consulates cannot issue this visa.
References: SK-CA
Initial funds
Support reserve; round-trip ticket separate.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
Visa fee
Insurance, travel and documents have separate costs.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
Annual quota
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: SK-CA
Application dates and timing
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: SK-CA
Language
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: SK-CA
Explore language courses →Passport
The checklist specifies three months beyond the stay.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
Insurance
Before entry: medical treatment and repatriation to Canada.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
Documents and participation
For WH: written holiday and occasional-work intention, separate from contract or internship.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Ottawa only, in person by appointment; not honorary consulates.
- Check citizenship, Canadian residence and 18–35 at filing.
- Prepare documents and holiday-intention statement.
- Obtain the current form and appointment through Ottawa.
- Read the visa and exemption confirmation before departure.
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 EUR 1785, round-trip travel and full-stay EUR 30000 insurance. Keep the Slovak confirmation for employers.
- 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
Register with Alien Police within three working days unless accommodation registers you. Respect visa dates and show employers the exemption.
Work
The embassy provides Slovak-language confirmation of the work-permit exemption for employers.
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
Where do I file?
In Ottawa, in person by appointment.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
Explore language courses →Is a contract required for WH?
The checklist provides a written holiday and occasional-work intention.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
Separate work permit?
The embassy provides exemption confirmation during visa validity.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
When do I register residence?
Within three working days, unless accommodation registers you.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-18
Can I extend?
No; second participation needs another category and a break.
References: CA-SK-ISSUER-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.
SK-CA · IRCC - Canadian passport: Slovakia
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
SK-ISSUER · Slovakia - 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.