Visa Eligibility

The BUNAC visa team will help you obtain your visa by providing forms, checking documents and submitting the application to Canadian Immigration on your behalf.

There are two visas to choose from:

• Student Open Work Authorisation Visa – exclusive to BUNAC - Current full-time degree level student at a UK university OR those holding an unconditional offer for 2010 or 2011 OR have graduated in 2009. *
• Non-student Open Work Authorisation Visa – exclusive to BUNAC

Please refer to the table below for details:

Visa Information	Open Work Authorisation Visa
How long is the visa valid for?	12 Months from the date of entry to Canada
Which nationalities can apply?	British passport holder
How long can I work for?	Up to 12 months (for 1 or more employer)
Does the visa allow multiple entries?	Yes
Where can I work?	Take seasonal jobs anywhere in Canada or you can organise career related work.
Do I have to pre-arrange my job? **	No
Age	18-30 (inclusive) at time of visa application
Over 30 years old? Work New Zealand Essentials offers an exclusive IEP Work Exchange Visa, allowing anyone aged 18-35 to work and travel New Zealand for up to 12 months.
Do I have to be residing in the UK at time of visa application?	No, but the Canadian High Commission reserve the right to call you to London for an interview or request additional information if required. Applicants should be habitual residents of the the UK since age 18 and not have spent more than 3 cumulative years abroad since age 18.
What support funds do I need?	£550 minimum on entry to Canada
I have a child can I go to Canada?	No, you would not be eligible as applicants who have dependents are not eligible for this visa.
Can I bring my partner?	Restrictions apply – If your partner is not also applying please contact BUNAC
How much does this visa cost?	£90/CAD$150
Is there anything else that will help me decide?	This flexible visa is only available through BUNAC
How many visas can I have in my lifetime?	You may participate repeatedly on the student programme for as long as you are eligible. You can only participate on the non-student programme once.
I'm in Canada at present working can I apply?	If you have a current work permit for Canada then you cannot submit a visa application through BUNAC's Work Canada programme until your current permit has ended.

All info correct as of November 2009

** For child or health care related work, you will need to have a Canadian Government approved medical.

The above eligibility criteria, including upper age limits, are specified by the Canadian High Commission. The Canadian High Commission and BUNAC have the right to refuse or decline any application.

* If you graduated in 2009 the Canadian High Commission must receive your Work Authorisation Application within 12 months of graduation.