Obtain all the necessary documentation.
Police certifications
Medical examinations
CV/resume
Digital passport image
Family details eTA or tourist visa
Proof of residence Documents unique to the program
International Cooperative (Internship)
Young Specialists
Recognized organizations
Volontariat International in Business Volunteers (VIE)
Evidence of financial backing
Health coverage
Pay your charges
Refunds
Submit your entire application
Share your biometric data
Extensions
How to obtain a prolongation
You cannot apply for a work visa under International Experience Canada (IEC) unless we invite you to do so (ITA).

Follow these procedures if you've accepted an ITA for a work permit.

Ensure that you are aware of the date and time of your deadline.
When you accept your ITA, a mail with your deadline will be sent to your account. You have just 20 days to submit your work permit application after accepting your ITA.

The deadline's date and time are in synchronized universal time (UTC). This time may differ from your local time.

If you accept your invitation at 7:25 a.m. UTC, you must submit your IEC work permit application no later than 7:25 a.m. UTC 20 days later.

Do not submit your application on the deadline date. The time difference between your local time and UTC might cause you to miss a deadline.

Fill out the online form
You can save the information in the online form and return to it as frequently as necessary before submitting it.

Make sure you:

Answer all questions thoroughly and truthfully.
If we discover that you provided inaccurate information or omitted relevant data, we will deny your application.
You may become disqualified for future entrance into Canada if you do not complete all of the form's required fields.
You cannot submit your application unless the following fields are filled out.
Leave no time gaps in the employment history and education history sections.
Include all absences, times of unemployment, travel dates, etc.
Include both paid and unpaid employment in your career history.
Click "validate" at the end of each form to ensure that your application has no mistakes or blank fields.
Note: If you are applying for a Working Holiday work visa and are questioned about your employment offer, you must provide this information.

Type "A9999999" in the offer of employment number area and then choose "No" for the Employer Compliance fee inquiry. in the employer address columns, enter "Not Applicable – Working Holiday."
If your application is experiencing a technical issue, we have some suggestions for you.

After completing the application, the system will prepare a customised document checklist for the applicant. It will display all the supporting papers that must be uploaded.

Obtain all the necessary documentation.
Using your customized checklist, collect all of your paperwork.

Using a scanner or camera, you must be able to create electronic reproductions of your supporting papers.

Once your documents are prepared, upload them to your account's Document Checklist page.

We may request further documentation after you submit your application. After uploading a file, be sure to complete the next steps. This necessitates an electronic signature and confirmation of the information provided. Your application will not be handled otherwise.

Learn how to submit supplementary documentation.

If you are having technical difficulties submitting documents, please use our online form. Choose International Experience Canada from the "Type of application/inquiry" drop-down box.

If you have not yet submitted an application and are missing a required document, please do so immediately.
Determine what to do if you do not have a required document.

Documents you might require
Evidence of financial backing
When you travel to Canada, you must have proof of financial assistance (such as a bank statement) with you. Officers of the border services may request it upon your arrival.

The statement must be issued within one week of your departure from the United States. It must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds ($2,500 CAD) to maintain yourself for the first three months of your stay in Canada.

If you enter Canada with more than $10,000 in Canadian currency, you must notify the border services officer. If you do to comply, you may be fined or sent to jail. These monies may be provided in the form of

bearer securities consisting of cash (for example, stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills)
Bankers' drafts, checks, travelers' cheques, and money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
Learn what to do if you are unable to obtain a bank statement.

The cost of living in Canada varies depending on where you choose to reside. Prepare financially by researching the cost of living in the city and province or territory where you intend to reside.

Medical examinations
Prior to submitting your application for a work visa, you should have a medical checkup if:

You've recently lived or traveled for at least six months in specific countries or territories, or you intend to work in the health profession, primary or secondary education, child care, or senior care.
You must visit a physician who has been authorized by IRCC (called a panel physician).

After the panel physician has concluded the physical examination:

You will receive a printout of information or an IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report form.
Upload a copy of this document to the "Proof of medical exam" part of your document checklist. Upload the paper in the "Optional documents" area at the bottom of the checklist if you do not see this part.
If you do not complete this stage, we may deny your application or place medical limits on your work permit, preventing you from working in a position that requires a medical exam.

If you are unable to perform a medical exam before the deadline for submitting your application for a work permit, you may provide evidence that you have booked an appointment for one.

Your physical examination findings are valid for one year. Before receiving a medical checkup, you should wait until you are asked to apply so that your records do not expire.

Learn more about the criteria for medical exams.

Health coverage
You are not need to have health insurance to apply. You must possess it before to entering Canada. Your health insurance must cover you for the duration of your stay.

You should acquire a single insurance for the duration of your work visa. If this is not practicable, you can alternatively obtain two successive policies.

Your insurance must cover

medical care hospitalization repatriation
This covers the expense of transporting you to a medical institution and returning you or your remains to your native nation.
Before acquiring an insurance, inquire about the medical coverage offered.

If you do not have adequate coverage, Canada may deny you entrance.

We recommend that you delay purchasing health insurance until after you have received your port of entry letter of introduction.

What if my Canadian health insurance only covers part of my stay?
If your health insurance doesn't survive your whole stay in Canada, your work permit will too.

If this happens, you can't amend your work permit afterwards.

Police clearance
You'll need police certifications for countries or territories where you've stayed 6 or more months since age 18.

Officers may request further police certifications when processing applications.

My police certificate expires when?
The certificate can't be older than 6 months in the nation or territory where you live.

For any other nation or territory where you've spent 6 months or more, the certificate must be after you departed. You can utilize the certificate if you haven't returned to the nation or area.

Police certificate uploading
Police certifications will have 1 upload field. If you have more than one certificate, put them all in one file.

If your police certificate has no date or number
If your police certificate doesn't expire, choose a date at least a year after it was issued. Not quite 1 year.

No document number? Type N/A.

If you miss it
You can upload a police certificate if you can't receive one in time.

a copy of your receipt or a snapshot of the confirmation page or email you received when you bought your police certificate online.
An officer will seek your police certificate through email. You must provide us the certificate by the requested date or your application will be denied.

Police certificate instructions
Some IEC instructions. Read the country notes below:

Andorra
Australia
Belgium
France
Japan
Luxembourg
Mexico
Portugal \sSpain
Switzerland
Police credentials explained.

CV/résumé
Your CV or resume is required. A CV or résumé describes your:

Experience and education (main duties for each job).
Include your work title, city, and country.

Your passport must be clear and legible.

Valid passport:

International Experience Canada application and entry/departure from Canada
Your work permit will expire with your passport. Your passport's last page must be blank.

Photo digital
You must provide a picture.

Measurement

The photo frame must be 35mm x 45mm.
The photos must show the head, shoulders, and face from the front.
The head must be 31mm to 36mm from chin to crown.
Pixels or DPI measure digital dimensions (dots per inch)
Minimum pixel dimensions: 420 x 540
Minimum scan resolution is 600 pixels per inch.

JPEG or JPEG2000 files are accepted.
The picture should be at least 60 kB and ideally 240 kB.
The image must be in 24-bit RGB color space, which most digital cameras generate.
Genealogy
Family Information (IMM 5707) must be completed (PDF, 640.83 KB).

This form asks about

parents-in-law
stepchildren, adoptive kids
Electronic visa or travel permission
Depending on your citizenship, you'll require an eTA or visiting visa. These materials are free.

When your work permit application is granted, you'll instantly obtain an eTA. You'll get a letter requesting your passport if you require a visiting visa.

Residentiary proof
In some circumstances, you must verify your citizenship. You must enter a residence or mailing address in your home country.

You'll also need a residency certificate (certificato di residenza) if you're an Italian citizen. Include a verified English or French translation. Upload the certificate and translation in your account's Optional documents box.

Specific programs
Co-op (Internship)
Registration documents
You must present proof of enrollment from your school.

Job-related evidence
Submit a document:

intern contract
You, your employer, and your school sign this agreement. This must be included:
Title, duties, and start/end dates of the internship
full employer contact details
School letter
The letter must be on letterhead and include your topic of study.
Graduates
Proof of schooling for NOC 2021 TEER 4 positions
We migrated to 2021 NOC on 11/16/2022. (NOC).

TEER category 4 jobs require a copy of your post-secondary

degree/diploma
Upload it to your account's Optional Documents section.

Recognized applicants
Organization acceptance letter
If you utilize a recognized organization (RO) and receive an invitation to apply, you may need to send the RO's confirmation letter with your work permit application. This letter proves that a RO is assisting you travel or find job in Canada.

Check with your RO.

VIE letter applicants
Participating in France's VIE program requires a certificate from Business France, the program's manager. The participant and employer must be listed.

Fees due
Fees vary by IEC category.

Use the pay your fees tool to find out how much IEC application fees cost.

All participants
Pay the IEC fee. 2022 participation cost is CAN$156.

If you need biometrics, pay the cost with your IEC participation fee.

Participants in Working Holiday
Pay CAN$100 for an open work permit.

b) Young professionals and interns
Your employer must submit your offer of employment to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and pay a CAN$230 employer compliance charge (IRCC). Before submitting your work permit application, your employer must complete this step.

Refunds
IEC participation, open work permit, and employer compliance fees are refundable.

Your employer withdraws their offer of employment before your work permit is approved, or your work permit application is denied.
Refunding
Your refund is automatic. If your application is denied or withdrawn, you'll get it within 8 weeks. Your refund will be refunded to your credit card.

Keep your prepaid credit card for 18 months if you require a refund.

We'll issue a check if we can't reimburse your credit card.

Misrepresentation will result in no reimbursement (gave false information or left out important details).

Apply fully
Ensure:

all required fields
included color images of all supporting papers and payment
All essential documents must be included to submit the application. Use the Document Checklist to avoid mistakes. You can submit proof that you have:

police certificate or medical checkup
This won't alter a processing officer's judgment, but your application may take longer than stated.

Once you submit your application, we'll:

You're eligible to work in Canada and admitted to the country, per your answers.
If you're eligible, we'll send you a mail with instructions.

Biometrics
Most applications require fingerprints and photos (biometrics). Check the application process for biometrics.

Biometrics you've supplied may still be valid.

Using the Check Status Tool, you may see if your biometrics are still valid.

Providing biometrics
We'll send you a BIL with biometric instructions. After paying all costs and submitting your application, you'll have the BIL within 24 hours. It informs you where to give biometrics.

Biometrics are due in 30 days.
In-person biometrics are required.
Bring your BIL to a collecting site.
Book an appointment as soon as you get your BIL to avoid issues.
Biometrics tweaks
Schedule your biometric appointment ASAP to prevent delays.

If you miss the appointment due on your biometric instruction letter, there may be options.

Family measures for Ukrainians
Measures for European applicants
Measures COVID-19
We'll send a letter if you haven't paid the biometrics charge. After paying the biometrics charge, you'll obtain the BIL.

Learn where and how to donate biometrics.

Foreigners
You can go nearby. Not in your country.

Collection sites include:

Worldwide visa application centres
United States ASCs (U.S.)
Temporary collecting sites in Europe
Locate a biometrics collection location.

In Canada
You don't require biometrics if you're traveling owing to COVID-19.

you're in Canada and applying for IEC
The biometrics charge is waived. If you've already paid, your application fee will be returned.

Those outside Canada aren't exempt.

Need a delay?
Outside reasons may prohibit you from submitting biometrics within 30 days. The VAC may not have appointments in 30 days. You can seek a biometrics extension in this scenario.

Because you:

work
awaiting cheaper flights
vacation planning
The biometric collecting site is too distant
Extension request
Submit an IRCC online form. From the drop-down option, select "International Experience Canada." Your request won't be considered otherwise.

Request proof. If the VAC has no appointments within 30 days, attach a screenshot of its available appointments.

Case-by-case, we grant extensions. Upon approval, you won't receive a confirmation email. You'll receive a new BIL.