1. General Program

• In 2004, 7500 Canadian working holiday visas are available for Australians
• Application available to download at : www.whpcanada.org.au as of January 2, 2003
• Visas are given on a first come first serve basis and can take 6 weeks to process
• The cost is a $170 payable by credit card, postal money order or bank cheque

Requirements for visa

• current Australian passport
• no criminal record
• only entitled to one in a lifetime
• must be between 18-30 (inclusive) years old
• must have proof of access to $4000 in Australian funds (bank statements, credit card statements, travelers cheques or cash)
• if your application is successful you have one year to enter Canada and the visa is valid from 12 months from that date.

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1. Student Working Holiday Program
Information at: www.canada.org.uk/

Apply to: C.I.M.O.
PO Box 343
Hakaniemenkatu 2
SF.00531, Helsinki
Tel: 358 9 7747 7033

• 4-6 weeks to process application
• six month validity

Requirements

• must be between 18-30
• must be full-time student in Finish university or polytechnic
• must be Finnish citizen

2. Career Development Program
Information at: www.canada.org.uk/

• 18 month validity

Apply to: C.I.M.O.
PO Box 343
Hakaniemenkatu 2
SF.00531, Helsinki
Tel: 358 9 7747 7033

Requirements

• must be between 18-30
• must be a graduate of university within the past two years
• must have a job offer in Canada in your field of study

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Work and Travel Canada Program

• 400 visas available
• visa valid for 4 months
• cost 549,29 EUR

Requirements

• must be over 18
• must be French citizen
• must be full- time student or recent graduate

For further info: Council
112, ter rue Cardinet
75017 Paris
Tel: 01.58.57.20.50 http://www.ciee.org

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1. Student Working Holiday Program

• 6 month validity must have police certificate from German police if you intend to stay more than 6 months

Requirements

• must have job offer in Canada
• program open to German students during the summer

Information at : www.ottawa.diplo.de

2. Young Workers Program

• 6 month validity must have police certificate if you intend to stay more than 6 months

Requirements

• must be recent graduate
• must be German citizen

Also check: http://www.ciee.org

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PROGRAM A Student General Working Holiday

Requirements

• must be a citizen of Ireland
• You must be a full-time student in Ireland or completed your studies within the previous 12 months
• Aged 18-30 (inclusive)
• First come first served basis
• Applications take 4-6 weeks to process
• No fee payable
• Visa valid for 12 months
• Have a written job offer from a Canadian employer
• Full details at: www.canada.org.uk

PROGRAM B USIT

Requirements are similar to Program A EXCEPT you don’t need a written job offer from a Canadian employer. You must apply through USIT:

USIT
19-21 Aston Quay
O’Connell Bridge
Dublin 2
Republic of Ireland www.usit.ie
Other Requirements

• one time only
• residents of Northern Ireland are not eligible
• applications take up to 8 weeks to process
• cost is $254.68

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5000 places available in 2003 on a first come first served basis. Eligibility for Visa The Government of Canada, through the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, will issue free of charge, an employment authorization for a Working Holiday in Canada to persons who meet each of the following requirements:

• are Japanese citizens and are residing in Japan;
• intend primarily to holiday in Canada for an extended period (maximum 1 year);
• have not previously participated in the program;
• are between 18 to 30 years of age at the time of the receipt of the application;
• possess a valid passport and a return ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket;
• possess sufficient funds for their maintenance, including medical expenses, during the period of initial stay in Canada;
• are in good health and of good character; and
• do not have a pre-arranged job in Canada.

Further Information and to Apply http://www.cccj.or.jp On condition that Working Holiday participants are ready for departure for Canada, they apply for the program at the Embassy's designated service provider at above web address two months prior to their confirmed departure date in the year 2003. For queries, please send an e-mail to whp@cccj.or.jp.

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1. Student Working Holiday Program

• 6 month validity must have Dutch police certificate if you intend to stay more than six months

Requirements

• must have job a offer in Canada
• program open to Dutch students during summer

Information at: www.kanada-info.de

2. Young Workers Program

• 6 month validity must have Dutch police certificate if you intend to stay more than six months

Requirements

• must have a job offer in Canada
• must be recent graduate
• must be Dutch citizen

Also check: http://www.ciee.org

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1. General Program

• The 2003 program is reverting to a first come first served basis for the 800 places on offer
• The application form can be downloaded from January 6, 2003 from the following web site
  http://dfait-maeci.gc.ca
• The places always fill up quickly for New Zealand so it is recommended you apply as soon as possible after January 6.
• The cost is NZ$195 payable by bank cheque or postal money order only.

Requirements for visa

• no criminal record
• must hold current New Zealand passport
• must be currently living in New Zealand
• must be traveling on a return or onward airline ticket
• only entitled to one in a lifetime
• must be between 18-30 (inclusive) years old
• must have proof of access to $4000 in Canadian funds
• visa lasts for one year from entry
• if your application is successful you have one year to enter Canada and the visa is valid from 12 months from that date.

2. Student Program

Only open to full-time students (100 places in 2002)\ For details and to apply contact:

STA Travel
10 High St.
Auckland, New Zealand www.statravel.com

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SOUTH AFRICA

Information at: www.sasts.org.za

• Visa can take from 3 weeks to 3 months to obtain
• Cost $425 USD
• No Gap year/high school or foreign students may apply

Requirements

• must have South African approved police clearance
• must have Canadian designated doctor’s medical examination report
• must have $1000 CAD in bank account
• must be over 18 years old
• must be a full-time student or recent graduate
• must have current South African passport

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SWEDEN

Working Holiday Program Information at: www.canada.org.uk

• application takes 4-6 weeks to process

Requirements

• must be between 18-30
• must be Swedish citizen
• DO NOT have to be a full-time student

To apply:
International Employment Office
Kristinegatan 21
SE-791 60 Falun
Sweden Tel: 46 23 93700
Fax: 46 23 93796

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UNITED KINGDOM

PROGRAM A Student General Working Holiday Requirements

• must be citizen of United Kingdom
• Aged 18-30 (inclusive)
• First come first served basis
• Applications take 4-6 weeks to process
• No fee payable
• Visa valid for 12 months
• Have a written job offer from a Canadian employer
• Full details at: www.canada.org.uk/visa-info/visit/e_stuwrk.htm

PROGRAM B British Universities North American Club ( BUNAC)
Requirements are similar to Program A EXCEPT you don’t need a written job offer from a Canadian employer. You must apply through BUNAC:

BUNAC
16 Bowling Green Lane
London EC1R OBD
Tel: 020 7251 3472 www.bunac.org Other Requirements

• must be full-time student , recent graduate or Gap year student
• must have $1000 CAD in bank account
• Fee for this program: approximately 100 pounds

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USA

Work and Travel Canada Program Requirements

• must be a US citizen
• must be under age 31 upon entry into Canada
• 5 month maximum
• must be a full time student or recent graduate

For further information: Council
Work Exchanges
205 East 42nd St.
New York, NY
USA 10017 http://www.ciee.org

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