Work and travel in Canada with 
International Experience Canada

If you're 18 to 35 (18 to 30 in some countries), come work and travel in Canada through International Experience Canada (IEC)! It's a government program designed to help you

  • gain valuable international work experience
  • improve your language skills in English and French
  • work in Canada and fund the trip of a lifetime

More about IEC

Are you Canadian? Learn how you can work and travel abroad with IEC.

Who can apply

See eligibility by country and category.

The 2024 season closing

The pools for the 2024 season are closed.

If you received an invitation to apply (ITA)

You can still complete and submit your work permit application.

If you have not received an ITA for the 2024 season

Your profile will be removed from the pool. You can create a new profile when the pools reopen for the 2025 season. Your account and GCkey are still valid. You don’t need to create a new account or sign up for a new GCkey.

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after you submit all documents and give biometrics

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Recognized organizations (ROs)

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ROs may be able to help plan your experience.

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Watch IEC videos

IEC is a rewarding experience that can start you on a path full of international adventure.

Watch the application walkthrough guide video.

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