Eligibility Calculator Are you 19 to 30 years old (Inclusive)? yes no You have a matric certificate? yes no Your level of English is excellent? yes no You have / will have a RSA passport? yes no

Canadian Working Holiday

Position This program allows a limited number of applicants an opportunity to spend 1 year working and travelling in Canada. The program offers a very exclusive and unique opportunity to work in any position, anywhere in Canada. Unlike with other work visas, successful applicants are not restricted to work for any particular employer or in any particular field. The program is aimed at young people benefitting from an overseas cultural experience, to travel as ambassadors for South Africa but at the same time to have heaps of fun while working and travelling in beautiful Canada. OVC together with our partner in Canada, can assist you with a pre-placed job or we can set you up to find your own job and travel independently. Description The program offers a placement (FULL SERVICE) and a non-placement (BASIC SERVICE) option, which means that you have the freedom to find your own job in Canada or you can let us do this for you by pre-arranging a job before you leave. Either way, you will have the support of our Canadian partner throughout your stay. The Working Holiday Program runs throughout the year and you can travel whenever you wish, however, most of the pre-arranged jobs are at resorts which require staff to arrive at the beginning of the season. Support services are offered by our Canadian partner in Vancouver, and they are there to offer assistance throughout your stay in Canada. An orientation is provided once you arrive in Canada. At the orientation you will be given essential information for your year in Canada. If you have chosen our Full Service option, you will need to travel to your employer after your arrival orientation. Eligibility To be elgible you need to be a South African passport holder between the age of 19 and 30 (inclusive) with a good command of English. You will need to undergo a personal telephone interview and would need to motivate a sound and just reason as to why you wish to participate in the program. Your will also need to undergo necessary character and police checks.     Visa Info The working holiday visa is valid for 12 months from the date you enter Canada. After 12 months you will need to return to South Africa. You have 12 months from the date of visa issuance to leave South Africa and enter Canada to validate your visa. The complete visa process may take up to 4 months. Cost Admin fee R1000 Application Fee (Non-refundable) Program fee R10 400 Full Service R6 900 Basic Service Other fees +- R1500 (Medical Exam) Visa fees R 2580 Visa, Administration & Courier Travel Insurance R1650 Airfare (approx) R12 000.00 Recommended Spending Money R8 000.00 More Info Program Benefits: A 1 year work visa. Arrival orientation in Vancouver. Assistance and advice with opeing a bank account and SIN registration. 1 nights accommodation on arrival. Ongoing support during your stay from our partner organization in Canada. A Pre-arranged job [Full Service] Job assistance after arrival [Basic Service] The chance to earn good money and travel. A fantastic notch on your cv, showing overseas work and travel experience. Assistance with flights - making your travel adventure smooth and painless.