As of Thursday April 26, the International Experience Canada initiative will be open to Spanish citizens.
The 2012 Student Summer Job category is now closed.
Please note that we will not accept any applications mailed after Tuesday May 15th, 2012 (as attested by the postal mark). Please ensure that the mailing date is clearly and visibly indicated.
No waiting list will be established. The information regarding the opening of the 2013 Student Summer Job category will be posted on this page in Fall 2012.
We thank you for your interest in Canada.
The 2012 Working Holiday category is now closed.
Please note that we will not accept any applications mailed after Saturday May 5th, 2012 (as attested by the postal mark). Please ensure that the mailing date is clearly and visibly indicated.
No waiting list will be established. The information regarding the opening of the 2013 Working Holiday category will be posted on this page in Fall 2012.
We thank you for your interest in Canada.
Due to a technical problem, IEC application kits were made available to the public on April 25th. Kits downloaded before 15:00 on April 26th are valid. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
You’ve always dreamed of spending a year living and working in Canada. Maybe you want to gain valuable international work experience in a bilingual country...travel across Canada while working at stops along the way...or simply intern abroad for your next co-op work placement.

Did you know that the Government of Canada has an agreement with the Government of Spain to make it easier to do just that?
Through International Experience Canada, you can apply for a temporary work permit to travel and work in Canada for up to one year.
International Experience Canada
International Experience Canada enables Spanish citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 to:
Get started today - Choose your experience!
Photo Credits:
Ski in British Columbia: Canadian Tourism Commission
Explore Canada’s Parks: New Brunswick Department of Tourism and Parks
Work and travel in Quebec City: Canadian Tourism Commission
Northern Lights in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories: Canadian Tourism Commission