In the week ending February 11, 2024, Canada issued 4,643 invitations to apply under International Experience Canada (IEC). Those invited can now apply for their Open Work Permits.
Previously, on December 11, 2023, an announcement was made that International Experience Canada (IEC) 2024 Opens for Applications.
Over 30 countries are eligible for the IEC pathway for a Canadian open work permit. There are three separate routes under IEC -
Invitations issued in 2024 had 33,184 invited under the IEC Working Holiday route. Another 257 were for Young Professionals, with 1,390 for International Co-Op (Internship).
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International Experience Canada | Invitations in 2024 |
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Country |
Invitations issued |
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Working Holiday |
Young Professionals |
International Co-Op (Internship) |
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Andorra |
10 |
- |
- |
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Australia |
2,109 |
57 |
2 |
|
Austria |
120 |
6 |
0 |
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Belgium |
605 |
- |
- |
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Chile |
485 |
24 |
10 |
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Costa Rica |
44 |
22 |
2 |
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Croatia |
36 |
4 |
0 |
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Czech Republic |
315 |
88 |
0 |
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Denmark |
102 |
- |
- |
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Estonia |
45 |
2 |
0 |
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Finland |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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France |
2,947 |
771 |
1,260 |
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114 under French International Internship Program (VIE) |
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Germany |
1,427 |
136 |
42 |
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Greece |
84 |
33 |
0 |
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Hong Kong |
160 |
- |
- |
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Iceland |
6 |
- |
- |
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Ireland |
1,966 |
59 |
15 |
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Italy |
921 |
- |
- |
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Japan |
2,651 |
- |
- |
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Latvia |
63 |
2 |
0 |
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Lithuania |
191 |
7 |
0 |
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Luxembourg |
7 |
0 |
0 |
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Netherlands |
489 |
64 |
- |
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New Zealand |
697 |
- |
- |
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Norway |
49 |
7 |
6 |
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Poland |
209 |
15 |
0 |
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Portugal |
288 |
8 |
8 |
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San Marino |
1 |
- |
- |
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Slovakia |
196 |
21 |
0 |
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Slovenia |
16 |
6 |
0 |
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South Korea |
10,012 |
341 |
10 |
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Spain |
650 |
65 |
1 |
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52 under ICEX Vives program (similar to France’s VIE) |
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Sweden |
107 |
11 |
0 |
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Switzerland |
- |
64 |
12 |
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Taiwan |
668 |
0 |
8 |
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UK |
5,508 |
37 |
14 |
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Total invitations under the specific route |
33,184 |
257 |
1,390 |
There are over 30 countries eligible for the IEC of Canada.
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International Experience Canada | Eligible Countries |
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Andorra |
Austria |
Australia |
Belgium |
Chile |
Costa Rica |
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Czech Republic |
Denmark |
Estonia |
Finland |
France |
Germany |
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Hong Kong |
Iceland |
Ireland |
Italy |
Japan |
Latvia |
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Luxembourg |
Netherlands |
Norway |
New Zealand |
Poland |
Portugal |
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Slovakia |
Slovenia |
Spain |
South Korea |
Sweden |
Switzerland |
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Croatia |
Greece |
Lithuania |
San Marino |
Taiwan |
UK |
In 2024, the target is that of inviting more than 74,000 applicants under IEC. An expression of interest (EOI) format is followed. Those selected are invited to apply and can submit their complete application.
Currently, around 80% of applications are processed within five weeks.
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Specifically targeted at the youth, International Experience Canada (IEC) gives them an opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to two years. To be eligible, you must be a citizen of any of the partner countries.
What is IEC application process?The basic process involves the following steps -
STEP 1: Complete the online form.
STEP 2: Get all required documents
STEP 3: Pay the applicable fees as per the IEC category.
STEP 4: Submit your complete application.
STEP 5: Give biometrics, if needed.
Can I add my dependents on my IEC application?No, dependents cannot be added under the IEC program. However, they can separately apply for a visa to -