Welcome to the official Government of Canada website for the Working Holiday Program (WHP) for Australian passport holders. The WHP provides opportunities for young Australians to enjoy extended holidays in Canada and permits them to work for up to 24 months.

The WHP opens on 02 January 2008.

As from 02 January 2008, the WHP (for Australian passport holders) is no longer a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'. Previous participants in the WHP (for Australian passport holders) may reapply as long as they meet the eligibility and admissibility criteria. Please note that 2007 WHP Letter of Introduction holders will still be issued a 12-month work permit at the Canadian port of entry and current WHP work permit holders cannot have their 12-month work permit extended, a new WHP application must be made.

This website provides information you will need to make your application to the Canadian Consulate General in Sydney.  This is a secure site. Your personal information is protected and will only be used by the Government of Canada in order to process your application for Work Permit for the WHP Canada.

Applying to the WHP Canada is a two-phase process:

ONE:    You will need to complete the online application process in order to self-assess your eligibility and admissibility. The application form and a customized checklist will be sent to your email account at the end of the online process.  Your application form will have your unique participant number printed on it. 

TWO:    If you wish to proceed, you must then print the application form and submit it with required attachments to the Canadian Consulate General in Sydney.