WORKING HOLIDAY Visas How to work as a Ski Instructor or Snowboard Instructor around the world ! IMPORTANT You do not need a working visa to enrol on a snowboard instructor course, ski instructor course, or ski patrol course with Winter Sports Company. However, if you are applying for a Winter Sports Company internship, or planning to work outside your country of citizenship, then you will need a working visa. For information on Holiday Visas please see our Electronic Travel Authorisation Page. Canada working holiday visas Canadian working visas are available under the International Experience Canada Program. You are eligible to apply for a Canadian working holiday visa if: You are aged between 18 and 30 (35 for some countries) Your country of citizenship has an agreement with Canada that allows you to apply for an IEC work permit. Be legally admissible to Canada Applying for a Canadian Working Holiday Visa Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes all visa applications for working holidays, via the IEC (International Experience Canada) programme. IRCC operates a reciprocal agreement with other governments around the world, this means that each country has a quota of visas limiting the number of people who can come to work in Canada. Cost of Canadian Working Holiday Visas Requirements for Canadian Working Holiday Visas Instructor Courses and Canadian Working Holiday Visas New Zealand working visa for UK citizens New Zealand offers UK citizens aged 18-30 the chance to work in New Zealand for either 12 or 23 months at a time, for a total of 23 months. There are unlimited places available annually under this scheme. Requirements for New Zealand Working Visas You must: Usually be permanently living in the United Kingdom – this means you can be temporarily visiting another country when you lodge your application Online application Japan working holiday visas Working holiday visas are available to several countries. Working Holiday visas are for either 6 months or 1 year depending on the agreement your country has with Japan. You must travel to the nearest consulate to apply for a Japanese working holiday visa Applying for a Japanese Working Holiday Visa To be eligible for a working holiday visa you must: Be a citizen of the UK, Canada, Ireland, France, Germany, Korea, New Zealand, Australia, Norway or Hong Kong and currently residing there. Tips and Advice: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST Email address: ORDER OUR FREE BROCHURE ASK US A QUESTION MANAGE MY BOOKING For advice or further info on any of our courses, resorts, careers or anything else: call us on +44 (0) 1548 831152 email us at info@wintersportscompany.com or find us on social media Disclaimer & Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions By continuing to browser the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Accept Read More