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How to apply: Working Holiday in Canada for Germans (2026)

Working holiday · CA-IEC-WH

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How to apply

  1. Create and submit your profile in the IEC pool.

    Source for Candidate profile

    To participate in IEC, your first step is to create and submit your profile in one or more IEC pools.
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — International Experience Canada: Create your IEC profile and get your invitation to apply

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  2. After submitting your profile, wait for an invitation before applying for a work permit.

    Source for Invitation or ballot before applying

    After you submit your profile, you must wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to apply for a work permit.
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — International Experience Canada: Create your IEC profile and get your invitation to apply

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  3. Gather the documents required for your application.

    Source for Application documents

    When you complete the application, the system will generate a personalized document checklist for you. It shows all the supporting documents you need to upload. Use this checklist to gather all your documents.
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/apply-work-permit.html

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  4. Apply for the work permit only after you receive an invitation.

    Source for Submit the application

    You can’t apply for a work permit under International Experience Canada (IEC) unless we’ve sent you an invitation to apply (ITA). If you accepted an ITA for a work permit, follow these steps.
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/apply-work-permit.html

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  5. Check the status of your submitted application in your account.

    Source for Application status tracking

    If you’re invited to apply, you’ll use your IRCC secure account to: submit your work permit application pay your fees check the status of your application
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — International Experience Canada: Create your IEC profile and get your invitation to apply

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