Canada working holiday visa for Japan citizens
International Experience Canada — Working Holiday · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026
The short answer
Japan citizens aged 18–30 can get the International Experience Canada — Working Holiday and live and work in Canada for up to 12 months — Up to 2 participations. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.
Age window
18–30
Duration
12 months
Cost
See official site
Quota
No fixed quota
The conditions that matter
- Aged 18–30; submit an IEC profile
- Open work permit; ~CAD 2,500 funds + insurance
Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.
Living in Canada: costs & pay
The visa gets you in — this is whether it adds up. Real figures for Canada, so you can weigh what you'll earn against what you'll spend.
Cost of living
Mid-range
Price level 90 · World Bank
Typical pay
18.15 CAD/hr
Minimum wage