The Working Holiday permit step by step, for citizens of France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Pools, draws, 2026 quotas and procedures, in the right order.
The Working Holiday permit is one of the simplest ways to come live and work in Canada when you're young and a citizen of a partner country: an open permit, up to two years, with no job offer or minimum diploma. But selection is by random draw, with per-country quotas and short deadlines once you receive an invitation. This guide details the entire International Experience Canada journey, how to maximize your chances of being drawn, then turn an invitation into a work permit.
Who is it for? The Working Holiday permit is open to citizens of countries that have signed a youth mobility agreement with Canada. For French speakers: France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Your nationality is what counts, not your country of residence, the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa are not eligible.
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