How to apply.

Please see below for information about applying to Work Canada, cancellation conditions and some useful links.

Applying to Work Canada

You must submit the following to enable us to process your application:

  • Completed and signed Application Form
  • Money order or cashier’s check (made payable to BUNAC) in the amount of $380* (program fee plus Canadian Government entry fee). You will also need to pay your insurance premium at this time; this can be added to the $380* money order. Personal checks are not accepted
  • Proof of US$700 personal funds - this must be a copy of a bank statement either: (a) your own (which must show your name, date and balance) or, (b) a parent’s along with a statement from them that funds will be available to you on request
  • Proof of Student Status - the completed college/university declaration on the application form impressed with a raised seal and signed by the registrar or, an unofficial transcript or a signed letter on official stationery from your school
  • Copy of US passport information page
  • Insurance Declaration Form - please don’t forget to sign the form!

*Combined total subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rates.

If you plan to enter Canada at the end of your Semester of Eligibility, you should not apply before November 1st (fall), or March 1st (spring).

Cancellation conditions

If you cancel from the program before your Certificate of Participation has been issued, there will be a US$100 program cancellation fee. However, please note that we normally process an application as soon as we receive it.

Useful links

 

BUNAC's Canadian Partner

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Meredith Clinton

Did you travel during your time on the Work Canada program?

I met two of my dear friends in Quebec City and we went sightseeing. We took a rent car down to Montreal and stayed in a hostel until they left and I found a place to live and set up a job. I loved Quebec City and I was ready to start practicing my pathetique French and go sightseeing.

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