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Germany Youth Mobility Agreement — Canada

11 facts quoted from the official source

Youth Mobility route for Canadian citizens aged 18–35 under one of four agreement categories

Savings required
€2,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirementbe between 18 and 35 years oldGermany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
  • Employment, placement or host agreementEmployment contract/s of the German company in your field of educationGermany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
  • Financial means and return travelthe equivalent of 2.000,00 EUR minimumchecked 2026-07-27 · Germany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
  • Nationality or qualifying statusbe a Canadian citizenGermany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceat least € 30,000 and including repatriation costschecked 2026-07-27 · Germany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
  • Passport, travel document and visa classValid national passportGermany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsnot be accompanied by dependent family membersGermany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
  • Purpose or legal basisyoung people between the age of 18 and 35 inclusivelyGermany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
  • Work and study rightsjobs can be taken up with different employers of the visa holder's choiceGermany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
Family

Who you can bring

  • Dependent-family rightsnot be accompanied by dependent family membersGermany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeVisa feechecked 2026-07-27 · Germany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityallowing them to travel to Germany for a stay of up to 12 monthsGermany–Canada Youth Mobility Agreement and amendment
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Germany?
The official source states: Youth Mobility route for Canadian citizens aged 18–35 under one of four agreement categories
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: the equivalent of 2.000,00 EUR minimum The lowest published threshold is €2,000 (savings).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: at least € 30,000 and including repatriation costs

Every answer is quoted from the official canada.diplo.de page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source canada.diplo.deLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Germany government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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3 other youth mobility routes to Germany.

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Youth mobility routes in other countries

53 other countries publish at least one youth mobility route. Nearest first.

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