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 enrol 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	Working Holiday Visa	Young Workers Exchange Visa
Australia	unlimited visas, 24 months, 18-30 years
Austria		6 months, 18-35 years
Belgium	400 visas; 18-30 years
Chile	500 visas; 18-30 years
Czech Republic	500 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years	500 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years
Denmark	400 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years
Finland		18-35 years, must be student
France	5360 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years	6700 visas, 12+6 months, 18-35 years
Germany	1500 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years	1000 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years
Ireland	12 months, 18-35 years
Italy	500 visas, 6 months, 18-35 years
Japan	9500 visas, 12 months, 18-30 years
Korea	4020 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years
Latvia	500 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years	500 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years
Netherlands	1500 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years	1500 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years
New Zealand	4000 visas, 12 monnths, 18-35 years
Norway	500 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years	500 visas, 12 months, 18-35 years
Sweden	400 visas, 12 months, 18-30 years
Switzerland		200 visas, 12+6 months, 18-35 years
United Kingdom	12 months, 17-30 years

PLEASE NOTE: all visa numbers listed are approximate and may change at any time

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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