Working Holiday Canada for Germans (2026): requirements, quota and status

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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   • A clear, readable copy of your passport.
     Source for Passport document

     You must provide a clear, readable copy of your passport.

     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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   • A copy of your CV or résumé.
     Source for CV or résumé

     You’ll need to provide a copy of your CV or résumé.

     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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   • The Family Information form IMM 5707.
     Source for Family information

     You must complete the Family Information (IMM 5707) (opens in a new tab). This form requests information about your spouse or common-law partner parent

     Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/apply-work-permit.html

     Verified Sep 30, 2026

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   • A medical exam with an IRCC-approved doctor before applying if your recent residence or travel for at least 6 months in certain countries requires it, or if you plan to work in health, schools, child care or elderly care.
     Source for Medical evidence

     Before you submit your work permit application, you should get a medical exam if you’ve recently lived or travelled in certain countries or territories for 6 months or more, or you plan to work in the health field primary or secondary education, child care or elderly care You must see a doctor that has been approved by IRCC

     Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/apply-work-permit.html

     Verified Sep 30, 2026

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   • A digital photo of yourself.
     Source for Digital photo

     You must provide a digital photo of yourself. The final frame size of the photo must be at least 35 mm x 45 mm. The photographs must show a full

     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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   • Usually, police certificates for countries or territories where you spent 6 consecutive months or more since turning 18; check the official exceptions.
     Source for Police certificate

     In most cases, you’ll need to get police certificates for countries or territories where you’ve spent 6 or more months in a row since the age of 18.

     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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Plan your budget

Convert the listed visa fees and add your own insurance, flight and first-month estimates. This is a planning estimate, not a price quote.

Amounts rounded up to whole currency units. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and add charges.