Overview
International Experience Canada gives eligible youth from partner countries and territories a route to travel and work in Canada through the Working Holiday, Young Professionals and International Co-op (Internship) categories. The Government of Canada confirms that the 2026 IEC season is open.
Complete opportunity details
Eligible candidates first create an IEC profile and enter one or more country-and-category pools. Invitations to Apply for a work permit are issued in rounds. International Co-op candidates are prioritized before Young Professionals and Working Holiday when a person is eligible for multiple pools. Rounds continue until spots are exhausted or the season closes, and country-specific availability and final invitation dates vary.
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility depends on citizenship or territory, age and the IEC agreement applicable to that country. Available categories also vary by country. The official eligibility tool should be used to determine whether Working Holiday, Young Professionals or International Co-op (Internship) is available and to check country-specific requirements such as student status or a job offer.
Tips for this visa & mobility opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Verify the official immigration, program or host-organization requirements before paying fees or sending documents.
- Check passport validity, financial evidence, insurance, appointment and processing-time requirements early.
- Do not rely on third-party claims of guaranteed visas; final decisions are made by the responsible authority.
Verification notes
Primary-source checked on 2026-09-05 UTC. IRCC explicitly states that the 2026 IEC season and pools are open. No universal deadline is stored because the final invitation round, remaining spots and category availability are country-specific and can change during the season.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ↗