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Visas

- the BUNAC visa team will help you obtain your visa by providing forms, checking documents and submitting the application to Canadian Immigration on your behalf.

Visa Eligibility

The BUNAC visa team will help you obtain your visa by providing forms, checking documents and submitting the application to Canadian Immigration on your behalf.

  • Student Open Work Authorisation Visa – exclusive to BUNAC - Current full-time degree level student at a UK university OR those holding an unconditional offer for 2010 or 2011 OR have graduated in 2009. *

Please refer to the table below for details:

Visa Information Open Work Authorisation Visa
How long is the visa valid for? 12 Months from the date of entry to Canada
Which nationalities can apply? British passport holder
How long can I work for? Up to 12 months (for 1 or more employer)
Does the visa allow multiple entries? Yes
Where can I work? Take seasonal jobs anywhere in Canada or you can organise career related work.
Do I have to pre-arrange my job? ** No
Age 18-30 (inclusive) at time of visa application
Do I have to be residing in the UK at time of visa application? No. You can be outside of the UK while submitting your visa application, however the Canadian High Commission reserve the right to call you to London for an interview or request additional information if required. You must also consider the UK your habitual home and have lived in the UK within the last 4 years.
What support funds do I need? £550 minimum on entry to Canada
I have a child can I go to Canada? No, you would not be eligible as applicants who have dependents are not eligible for this visa.
Can I bring my partner? Restrictions apply – If your partner is not also applying please contact BUNAC
How much does this visa cost? £90/CAD$150
Is there anything else that will help me decide? This flexible visa is only available through BUNAC
How many visas can I have in my lifetime? You may participate repeatedly on the student programme for as long as you are eligible. You can only participate on the non-student programme once.

All info correct as of November 2009

** For child or health care related work, you will need to have a Canadian Government approved medical.

The above eligibility criteria, including upper age limits, are specified by the Canadian High Commission. The Canadian High Commission and BUNAC have the right to refuse or decline any application.

* If you graduated in 2009 the Canadian High Commission must receive your Work Authorisation Application within 12 months of graduation.

Important Information

The Work Canada non–student programme is now closed. Student applications are still being accepted.

Non student?

Free Information sessions

BUNAC Information sessions are the ideal opportunity for you to find out more about Work Canada. Come and meet our well travelled staff and get your questions answered at the sessions below.
Location Date
Bristol 02/02/2010
Glasgow 04/02/2010
Northampton 04/02/2010
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