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Working Holiday in Canada for Danes (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.

Key facts at a glance

Age
18–35Learn moreReferences: CA
Length of stay
Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: CA
Initial funds
CAD 2,500 plus departureLearn moreReferences: CA NDC-DK-CA
Visa fee
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA
Annual quota
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA
Application dates and timing
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA
Language
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA
Study
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NDC-DK-CA-STUDY
Work
Open work permit with stated conditionsLearn moreReferences: CA-ARRIVAL
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Working Holiday in Canada for Danes (2026)

Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.

Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

18–35

References: CA

Length of stay

Up to 12 months

References: CA

Initial funds

CAD 2,500 plus departure Keep initial funds and departure money separate.

References: CA NDC-DK-CA

Visa fee

The current total charge is not established by the reviewed passport-specific evidence. Confirm the official amount and any additional charges before paying.

References: CA

Annual quota

The reviewed evidence does not establish an annual allocation for this passport. A missing number does not mean unlimited participation or remaining places.

References: CA

Application dates and timing

No annual application window is established by the reviewed evidence. Separate personal entry deadlines from filing dates and confirm attendance with the authority.

References: CA

Language

The reviewed checklist establishes no language-test score. Check document language and translations; self-assessment does not replace any official requirement.

References: CA

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Passport

Valid throughout the stay

References: CA

Insurance

Entire stay, including repatriation Insurance must cover the entire stay; check hospital cover and evidence.

References: CA NDC-DK-CA

Documents and participation

Danish residence; one IEC participation

References: CA

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Create an IEC profile and await an invitation. You have 10 days to accept, then 20 days to apply; the account deadline controls.

  1. Read the requirements for your passport.
  2. Create an IEC profile and await an invitation. You have 10 days to accept, then 20 days to apply; the account deadline controls.
  3. After invitation, submit documents and required fees by the deadline.
  4. Read the decision before booking travel.
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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

Keep initial funds and departure money separate.

  • 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

  1. Carry passport, POE letter, application copies and a departure ticket or extra funds. The POE letter is not the work permit. NDC-DK-CA
  2. Carry a bank statement issued no more than a week before departure showing CAD 2,500 initially, plus departure means. NDC-DK-CA
  3. Insurance must cover medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation throughout. A shorter policy shortens the permit without later extension for that reason. NDC-DK-CA
  4. Check the issued permit’s name, expiry and conditions before leaving border control. Report errors immediately. NDC-DK-CA

Study

Individual courses must finish within six months and cannot be part of a longer programme. A longer course or programme requires a study permit; the old 2023 worker exception is not applied to a new IEC participation.

NDC-DK-CA-STUDY

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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.

Individual courses must finish within six months and cannot be part of a longer programme. A longer course or programme requires a study permit; the old 2023 worker exception is not applied to a new IEC participation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the amount include departure?

CAD 2,500 plus departure Keep initial funds and departure money separate.

References: CA NDC-DK-CA

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How long must insurance last?

Entire stay, including repatriation Insurance must cover the entire stay; check hospital cover and evidence.

References: CA NDC-DK-CA

How long must the passport be valid?

Valid throughout the stay

References: CA

Does previous participation count?

Danish residence; one IEC participation

References: CA

What work limits apply?

Check the issued permit at the border.

References: CA-ARRIVAL

How long can I study?

Individual courses must finish within six months and cannot be part of a longer programme. A longer course or programme requires a study permit; the old 2023 worker exception is not applied to a new IEC participation.

References: NDC-DK-CA-STUDY

Official sources

Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.

2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

CA · IRCC - country/category eligibility

Read the official instructions ↗

2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

CA-ARRIVAL · IRCC - arrival requirements

Read the official instructions ↗

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

NDC-DK-CA · IRCC · arrival guidance

Read the official instructions ↗

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

NDC-DK-CA-PROFILE · IRCC · profile and invitation

Read the official instructions ↗

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

NDC-DK-CA-STUDY · IRCC · IEC study conditions

Read the official instructions ↗

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