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 have graduated in 2008/2009. *
- 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 can I stay?
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1 - 12 Months
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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 (with 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.
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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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Do I have to be residing in the UK at time of visa application?
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No. You can be outside of the UK while submitting your visa application, however
the Canadian High Commission reserve the right to call you to London for an interview
or request additional information if required. You must also consider the UK your
habitual home and not have resided out of the UK for more than 4 years.
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What support funds do I need?
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£500 minimum
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I have a child can I go to Canada?
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No, you would not be eligible for this visa 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 for a work visa please
contact BUNAC
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How much does this visa cost?
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£90
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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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All info correct as of January 2009
** 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 2008 the Canadian High Commission must receive your Work Authorisation
Application within 12 months of graduation.