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

Working holiday

CAD 2,500. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Application fee
CAD 184.75

Source for Application fee

a) All participants You must pay the IEC fee. For the 2026 season, the IEC fee is CAN$184.75.
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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Proof of funds
CAD 2,500

Source for Proof of funds

Your bank statement must show you have at least CAN$2,500 or the equivalent in foreign currency. This money will help you with your first 3 months in Canada. You also need money for your return flight.
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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After the visa: first 30 days in Canada

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How much money must I show?

CAD 2,500. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Source for Proof of funds

Your bank statement must show you have at least CAN$2,500 or the equivalent in foreign currency. This money will help you with your first 3 months in Canada. You also need money for your return flight.
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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What is the application fee?

CAD 184.75. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Source for Application fee

a) All participants You must pay the IEC fee. For the 2026 season, the IEC fee is CAN$184.75.
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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Last change on October 1, 2026

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    • Verified evidence added: Application fee
    • Verified evidence added: Required funds
    • Verified evidence added: Work permit charge
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