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AIESTE WORKING HOLIDAY VISA TO CANADA
The Working Holiday Visa provides an excellent opportunity for young adults between 18 and 35 (depending on country of origin) to explore Canada, and experience what life in the country has to offer.
On a International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Education (AIESTE) Visa, you can engage in a high quality practical training exchange program between members, while you vacation in Canada, explore the country. This helps young people not only to experience Canada, but also gain valuable Canadian work experience while exploring opportunities in Canada.
Each program maintains its own requirements, application quotas, submission deadlines and upper age limits. There may also be conditions on your Temporary Resident Work Permit which may limit the type of work you can do and the employer for whom you may work.
DO I QUALIFY FOR A CANADIAN AIESTE WORKING HOLIDAY VISA?
Our Free AIESTE Working Holiday Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to enjoy a working holiday in Canada.
AIESTE WORKING HOLIDAY VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for a AIESTE Visa, applicants must hold a valid passport from a AIESTE member country, be a full-time post-secondary student, meet the area of studies requirements relating to the field of science, technology or engineering, possess no criminal convictions or serious medical conditions, and have sufficient funds for their intended stay in Canada.
AIESTE WORKING HOLIDAY VISA ENTITLEMENTS
Under an AIESTE Visa, you will be provided with a cost of living allowance, coordination in arranging your placement and liaising with your employer, assistance to organize your trip, orientation in Canada upon your arrival, assistance locating accommodation. A travel bursary may also be possible in certain cases.
Generally, under this Visa you will be limited to one or more employers listed on your Visa. However, can choose to travel anywhere across Canada, for as long as you wish to stay in one particular place for the duration of your Visa.
The duration of an AIESTE Visa will usually vary between 1-12 months. The Working Holiday Visa also provides an excellent opportunity to explore Canada should you have a future interest in permanent settlement. You can also pursue language, general interest of self-improvement studies.
An AIESTE Visa is an invaluable opportunity for young people to explore all that Canada has to offer. It is a chance not to be missed! Applications are accepted on a yearly basis, on a first-come first-served basis.
AIESTE WORKING HOLIDAY VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS
| OUR FEES | ||
| Advanced Migration Service** | C$99 | |
| GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIMES | ||
| Application Fee | varies | |
| Partner Application Fee | n/a | |
| Dependents Application Fee | n/a | |
| Processing Time | 15 to 70 Days | |









