Applications are only being accepted for the Work Canada student programme. The non-student programme is now closed.

How to Apply

STEP 1: Application form

The quickest way to apply is online or, you can download an application form to submit by post. The Work Canada registration and membership fee is paid at this stage. Apply now.

STEP 2: Acceptance Pack

A visa is reserved for you.

BUNAC confirms your place on the programme and sends you the Acceptance Pack which includes the Open Work Authorisation Application Form.

STEP 3: Open Work Authorisation Application Form

Return your completed Open Work Authorisation Application Form to BUNAC as soon as possible.* You are also required to submit a UK ACPO Police Certificate that must be dated within 12 months of when your application is submitted to the Canadian High Commission. The Canadian High Commission reserve the right to ask for overseas police checks if they feel it is necessary. This would cause a delay in processing your application. If you require a medical you must inform us at this stage. The Canadian High Commission Programme Participation fee must be paid at this stage.

* Your Work Authorisation Application must be submitted to the High Commission before your 31st birthday. If you are applying for a student visa as a recent graduate, your Work Authorisation Application must be submitted to the High Commission within 12 months of your graduation date.

STEP 4: Visa application

BUNAC submits your visa application to the Canadian High Commission for processing and they reserve the right to ask for additional information if they feel it necessary. Such requests are generally made on a random basis. Processing takes 4-6 weeks on average.

STEP 5: Work Authorisation

BUNAC will let you know when your Work Authorisation Letter has been issued. You wil then have to send confirmation of your flights and insurance before we can release the letter. Once you have your Work Authorisation Letter you are ready to travel to Canada. You must enter by 31 January 2011 (or earlier if your Work Authorisation Letter has been issued in January 2010).

How much will it cost?

Work Canada Programme costs
Membership	£5
Work Canada registration fee*	£200
or
Work Canada returner registration fee**	£170
Canadian High Commission ‘Programme Participation Fee’	CAN$150 (Approx £100)

Other costs
Insurance	BUNAC 3 month policy - £122.28
Return flights	Approx £575
Support funds	$1000
Cost of obtaining an ACPO Police check

*Includes UK presentations, programme administration and literature including the Canada Handbook as well as BUNAC support services in the UK and Canada and visa administration to secure the Open Work Authorisation.

**To be a returner you must have previously participated on BUNAC's Work Canada programme.

The Work Canada non–student programme is now closed. We hope to be opening the programme again in December. Student applications are still being accepted.