Working holiday in Canada with a UK passport

An open work permit through International Experience Canada to travel and work anywhere in Canada. Up to 24 months on your first participation.

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Can I do it?

  • A UK passport
  • Aged 18 to 35 when you apply
  • You need health insurance for your whole stay, a round-trip ticket or the money to buy a departure ticket, no dependants with you, and must not be inadmissible to Canada.

Source: Government of Canada

Meeting these means you appear to meet the published criteria. The decision is always the government's or provider's.

What it costs

International Experience Canada fee

Source: Government of Canada

CA$184.75
Open work permit holder fee

Source: Government of Canada

CA$100
Biometrics (per person)

Source: Government of Canada

CA$85
A minimum of CAD 2,500 to help cover your expenses

Source: Government of Canada

CA$2,500

How to apply

  1. Create your IEC profile and enter the Working Holiday pool.

    Source: Government of Canada

  2. Wait for an invitation to apply. Invitations aren't guaranteed.

    Source: Government of Canada

  3. Submit your work permit application and pay the fees (CAD 184.75 + 100 + 85 biometrics).

    Source: Government of Canada

  4. Before you travel: health insurance for your whole stay, at least CAD 2,500, and a return ticket or the money for one.

    Source: Government of Canada

Know before you go

You create a profile and join a pool, then wait for an invitation to apply. An invitation isn't guaranteed.

You need health insurance for your whole stay and may have to show it at the border.

You can't bring dependants.

Where to apply

International Experience Canada on canada.ca

Sources and checks

Last checked against these pages on 5 November 2026; next check due by 3 February 2027. How we check facts