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Canada · Working holiday: How long is the initial stay?
Up to 23 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Source for Stay Select the same information icon to close.New Zealand—Working Holiday Description: The Working Holiday category is designed for New Zealand citizens who intend to travel in Canada and who wish to find temporary paid employment to help pay for their trip (up to 23 months).
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility/eligibility-by-country.html
Canada · Working holiday: 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 Select the same information icon to close.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
Canada · Working holiday: What is the application fee?
CAD 184.75. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Source for Application fee Select the same information icon to close.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
United Kingdom · Youth mobility: How long is the initial stay?
Up to 24 months. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office. Source for Stay Select the same information icon to close.You’ll be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months.
UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK
United Kingdom · Youth mobility: What is the application fee?
GBP 340. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office. Source for Application fee Select the same information icon to close.The application fee is £340.
UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK
United Kingdom · Youth mobility: How much money must I show?
GBP 2,530. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office. Source for Proof of funds Select the same information icon to close.You must have at least £2,530 in your bank account to show you can support yourself in the UK.
UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Eligibility - GOV.UK
United Kingdom · Youth mobility: What is the minimum age and when is it assessed?
18 years when the visa starts. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration. Source for Minimum age Select the same information icon to close.The applicant must be aged 18 or over on the date their entry clearance will become valid.
UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme - Guidance - GOV.UK
United Kingdom · Youth mobility: What is the maximum age and when is it assessed?
35 years when applying. Verified on 2026-09-30 against UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration. Source for Maximum age Select the same information icon to close.a national of Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Korea aged 35 or under on the date of application
UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme - Guidance - GOV.UK
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Official sources
- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Documents you must provide - GOV.UK
- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Eligibility - GOV.UK
- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK
- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Extend your visa - GOV.UK
- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Apply - GOV.UK
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility/eligibility-by-country.html
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/apply-work-permit.html
- UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme - Guidance - GOV.UK
- UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Youth Mobility Scheme caseworker guidance (accessible) - GOV.UK
