Whistler. Banff. Vancouver. Three particularly popular destinations for Australians when they jet off to Canada to begin their working holiday.
And these areas are about to become beaucoup more popular with Australians in 2021!
Pourquoi?
Suite à un nouvel accord entre l'Australie et le Canada, a brand new cohort of Aussies will be entitled to enter Canada for casual work and travel.
But what is this new deal? What does it mean for Australian travellers? And how can prospective Aussie travellers take part?
What is the working holiday program?
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program began in 1965 as a cultural exchange between the Canadians and Germany.
It’s safe to say that the initial program was a success. A mere two years later, Canada began to invite other countries to take part.
Le programme permet aux participants de vivre temporairement, voyager et travailler dans un nouveau pays et acquérir une précieuse expérience de vie.
The number of Australians heading to Canada has doubled over the past 10 years, selon les chiffres du Bureau australien des statistiques.
en fait, more than 31,000 ( a record) visited during Canada’s winter in January.
Through the IEC program, Australians can travel to Canada for 24 months to seek casual employment.
Under this visa, Aussie’s are not subject to any restrictive stipulations such as employer sponsorship, une désignation du type d'emploi ou de l'emplacement requis.
You can also job hop as much as you like – the perfect conditions in which to sample the Canadian way of life.
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What’s changed?
Previously, the age limit for the program was 18-30. As a result of the new deal, which kicks into action on November 1, the upper age limit has been increased to 35.
So, if you’re in your early 30s and regretting not applying for this visa when you were in your 20s, here’s your chance to make amends!
L'accord est réciproque entre l'Australie et le Canada.
In other words, Canadians will also be able to travel to Australia on working holidays up until the age of 35.
Does this mean that more Australians will be able to travel than in the past?
Yes!
The age limit for Canadian working holiday permits granted to Australians will increase from 30 to 35.
This means there will be a bigger pool of Aussies looking for work in Canada. However, it doesn’t mean more competition for permits.
Australia is the only country in the world with unlimited access to IEC visas.
All other countries have annual permit quotas!
Go Australia!
Envie de découvrir le mode de vie canadien?
Demandez votre visa canadien IEC maintenant!
What do I need in order to apply?
To apply for an IEC permit you will need:
- to be aged between 18 – 35
- an Australian passport which will be valid for the duration of your stay
and to have:
- the equivalent of $C2500 upon landing
- health insurance for the full duration of the stay
- a round-trip ticket or enough money to buy a ticket home
and pay a total of $C250 in fees.
Il est également important de noter que vous ne pouvez pas être accompagné de personnes à charge ou constituer un risque pour la sécurité.
How can I apply for a Canadian working holiday visa?
You can apply for this visa directly with the Canadian authorities.
Alternatively, si l'idée de remplir les formulaires de demande vous semble décourageante, you can enlist the help of a visa agent.
For example, L'équipe d'experts de Visa First peut gérer votre Demande de visa vacances-travail canadien du début à la fin et augmentez vos chances de succès.
Envie de découvrir le mode de vie canadien?
Demandez votre visa canadien IEC maintenant!
