Canada working holiday visa for Ireland citizens

International Experience Canada — Working Holiday · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Ireland citizens aged 18–35 can get the International Experience Canada — Working Holiday and live and work in Canada for up to 24 months. It costs about ~£205 (CAD ~357 incl. biometrics). Places: 2026 Ireland Working Holiday allocation ~2,735 (pool & invitation). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–35

Duration

24 months

Cost

~£205 (CAD ~357 incl. biometrics)

Quota

2026 Ireland Working Holiday allocation ~2,735 (pool & invitation)

The conditions that matter

Enter the pool, wait for an Invitation to Apply before turning 36
~CAD 2,500 funds + health insurance

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in Canada

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Other countries open to Ireland passports

Australia — ages 18–35, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–34, up to 12 months Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Hong Kong — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Canada rules for other passports

United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Germany France Netherlands