VISA INFORMATION

All INTERNeX programs require you have valid immigration documentation. There are five main types:

WORKING HOLIDAY VISA:
only open to some countries and is designed for youth to work and travel around Canada for 6-18 months. You do not need to be a student to get this visa but you can only get this visa once in your life.

YOUNG WORKERS EXCHANGE VISA:
Only open to specific countries, and you must have a placement secured before you apply for the visa and you cannot change your employer. The Practicum visa is generally the same but only for students.

STUDENT WORK ABROAD VISA:
This visa is restricted to students and numbers are limited. You will have to enroll with a SWAP representative in your region if your country is eligible for a visa. Please look at www.swap.ca for more details.

C-30 EXEMPT WORKING VISA:
This is for programs that include both study as well as a work component. You will need both a student and a working authorization. All of our programs using C-30 visas are a minimum 6 months in duration and combine 50% study with 50% internship/work.

VISITORS VISA:
Only for programs with no work/internship or other practical component. You may need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) unless you are permitted to stay in Canada for up to 6 months with a stamp in your passport that you receive when you arrive. If you are from one of the countries listed below, then you are eligible for a Working Holiday or Young Workers Exchange Visa if you meet the requirements listed and apply early enough in the year. If you are not from one of these countries then you can only apply for programs using a C-30 or Visitors Status. Please contact your local SWAP office to see if you are eligible for a SWAP visa.

Have a look at our table below to see if you can apply for a Working Holiday or Young Workers Exchange Visa:

Country	CA Working Holiday	CA Young Worker/Student
Argentina	Planned date 2012
Australia	unlimited, 18-30, 24 months
Austria		6 months, 18-35 years
Belgium	420, 18-30, 12 months
Brazil	Planned date 2012
Chile	300, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
Croatia	500, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
Czech Republic	1200, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
Denmark	300, 18-35, 12 months
Estonia	200, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
Finland		18-35 years, must be student
France	14000, 18-35, 12 months	12+6 months, 18-35 years
Germany	1500, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
Ireland	4000, 18-35, 12 months
Italy	600, 18-35, 6 months
Japan	7250, 18-30, 12 months
Korea	4100, 18-35, 12 months
Latvia	200, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
Mexico	500, 18-29, 12 months
Netherlands	500, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
New Zealand	unlimited, 18-35, 12 months
Norway	300, 18-35, 12 months
Poland	600, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
Slovenia	200, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
Spain	450, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
Sweden	500, 18-35, 12 months
Switzerland		350 Visas, 12+6 months, 18-35
Taiwan	700, 18-35, 12 months
Ukraine	200, 18-35, 12 months	12 months, 18-35 years
United Kingdom	4000 12 months, 17-30
United States	SWAP VISA AVAILABLE

PLEASE NOTE: For more information about visa please visit the website of Citizenship and Immigration Canada

All INTERNeX programs are for dedicated and motivated individuals that aim to gain practical work/internship experience, increase international relations, improve English ability, make international contacts/friends learn about Canada and take their experience home. Although previous experience in your area of placement and/or an educational background in your industry choice are required for some programs, and preferable for all programs, it is not essential to participate. However, a positive attitude and willingness to “give it your all” is a must for any program. All programs require a MINIMUM of an upper intermediate level of English, and additional language training may be required depending on the program. The level and quality of placements also depend on the total duration of the placement. Additional program requirements, job descriptions, and host organization information are available on request.

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