🇨🇦 Canada · Working holiday
International Experience Canada (IEC) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,852 |
| Minimum annual salary | CAD 36,000 |
| Proof of savings | €6,173 |
| Minimum investment | €123,461 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €926 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,852.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html · verified 2026-06-09
Job offer
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
“If you're 18 to 35 (18 to 30 in some countries), come work and travel in Canada through International Experience Canada (IEC)!”
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec.html · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.