Costs

How much does BUNAC Work Canada cost?

Work Canada Programme Fee £254

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Group Flights From approx £670

What else should I budget for?

Work Permit fee CAN$150
Support funds CAN$2500 on entry to Canada
Cost of obtaining an ACPO Police check
Overseas police check if you've been in an overseas country for 6 months or more since the age of 18

Visas are made easy! The 12–month IEC Working Holiday visa is perfect for working and travelling your way around Canada. To apply you must go to the IEC website. The BUNAC visa team cannot submit your paperwork on your behalf and do not have direct contact with the IEC but can offer free advice on your work permit application to try to ensure you have a successful application.

IEC Work Permit Information

Visa Information IEC Working Holiday Visa
Age 18 – 30 inclusive
Nationality British
Support funds: You will need to prove you have access to $2,500 on entry to Canada
Do I need to be in the UK to apply? No as long as your usual place of residence is the UK and you are temporarily out of the country. You must have been resident of the UK for a period of three years prior to applying to the IEC.
How long can I stay? 1 – 12 months
How long can I work? Maximum 12 months, (for 1 or more employers)
What sort of work can I do? You can do any kind of work in Canada during your stay but if you want to work with children, teach or in the health field you will need to have a Canadian approved medical
Do I have to pre-arrange work? No
Does the visa allow multiple entries? Yes, at immigration's discretion
How much does the visa cost? CAN$150*
How do I apply for the visa? You go to the IEC website and begin your application online. (the 2011 application is closed)
How many visas can I have in a lifetime? You can participate twice.

*All info correct as of December 2011