Visas - 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.
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 completed and graduated in 2009.
*
- Non-student Open Work Authorisation Visa – exclusive to
BUNAC
Please refer to the table below for details:
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Visa Information
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Open Work Authorisation Visa
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How long is the visa valid for?
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12 Months from the date of entry to Canada
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Which nationalities can apply?
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British passport holder
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How long can I work for?
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Up to 12 months (for 1 or more employer)
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Does the visa allow multiple entries?
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Yes
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Where can I work?
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Take seasonal jobs anywhere in Canada or
you can organise career related work.
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Do I have to pre-arrange my job? **
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No
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Age
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18-30 (inclusive) at time of visa application
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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.
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Do I have to be residing in the UK at time of visa application?
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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.
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What support funds do I need?
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£550 minimum on entry to Canada
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I have a child can I go to Canada?
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No, you would not be eligible as applicants who have dependents are not eligible
for this visa.
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Can I bring my partner?
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Restrictions apply – If your partner is not also applying please contact BUNAC
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How much does this visa cost?
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£100/CAD$150
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Is there anything else that will help me decide?
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This flexible visa is only available through BUNAC
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How many visas can I have in my lifetime?
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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.
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I'm in Canada at present working can I apply?
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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, if this will be after 30th September 2010 then you cannot apply.
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All info correct as of September 2010
** 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.
*** Open University or professional courses are not eligible.