Spain · Working holiday
Spain Working Holiday · Canada
Age limit and funds needed: Ages 18–35 · CAD 2,637 ≈ $1,850
Working Holiday: Canada youth mobility visa
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Key facts
Working Holiday · Canada is a working holiday route for Spain. Conditions: ages 18–35 · funds needed CAD 2,637 ≈ $1,850. Local work: casual jobs. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €90 ≈ $100
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government fees€90 ≈ $100
- EUR 90 (≈ $100)National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity.
Shown, not spentCAD 2,637+ ≈ $1,850
- CAD 2,637 (≈ $1,850)Economic means for the first three months in Spain, set for 2025; a job contract with equal income over three months also qualifies.
Renewal1 year max, no extension
Each stay is up to one year; two stays in different categories are possible with at least three months between them.
Where to applyFrom abroad
Apply for the visa at the Spanish consulate or embassy; annual quotas apply.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Can't be renewed: 1 year in total at most
- Applications are made from outside Spain, not after arriving
- Only for passports from Canada
- Only for ages 18–35
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is a Canadian citizen resident in Canada aged 18 to 35.
- The applicant falls in one of five categories, from prearranged work training to a casual working holiday.
What you must show1
- Funds of CAD2,637 (≈ $1,850) for the first three months, set for 2025, or an equivalent job contract.
Documents2
- Return ticket or funds for one, medical insurance, motivation letter and proof of accommodation.
- RCMP criminal record certificate with apostille, and a medical certificate for stays over 180 days.
Steps1
- Obtain the Spanish NIE first, then apply at the consulate in person.
After you arrive1
- Each stay is up to one year, with up to two stays in different categories and three months between them.
What happens at day 183
How Spain decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year in total
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a calendar yearPresence in Spanish territory; sporadic absences count unless tax residence in another country is proven.
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income.
All tax rules for Spain Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Return ticket or funds for one, medical insurance, motivation letter and proof of accommodation
- Accommodation
Return ticket or funds for one, medical insurance, motivation letter and proof of accommodation
- Certified translation
RCMP criminal record certificate with apostille, and a medical certificate for stays over 180 days
- Police certificate and civil documents
RCMP criminal record certificate with apostille, and a medical certificate for stays over 180 days
- Money to show
This route asks for savings of CAD 2,637+ ≈ $1,850.
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Youth mobility visa of up to one year for Canadians aged 18 to 35, for work-based training, internships, student vacation work or a working holiday. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least CAD 2,637 (≈ $1,850) · Economic means for the first three months in Spain, set for 2025; a job contract with equal income over three months also qualifies. 1
- A fee of EUR 90 (≈ $100) · National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity. 3
Requirements
- The applicant is a Canadian citizen resident in Canada aged 18 to 35. 1
- The applicant falls in one of five categories, from prearranged work training to a casual working holiday. 1
- Funds of CAD2,637 (≈ $1,850) for the first three months, set for 2025, or an equivalent job contract. 1
- Return ticket or funds for one, medical insurance, motivation letter and proof of accommodation. 1
- RCMP criminal record certificate with apostille, and a medical certificate for stays over 180 days. 1
- Obtain the Spanish NIE first, then apply at the consulate in person. 1
- Each stay is up to one year, with up to two stays in different categories and three months between them. 1
Stay
- Each stay is up to one year; two stays in different categories are possible with at least three months between them.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Not renewable according to our source.
Nationality
Citizens of Canada. Open to: Canada.
Work
Work as set by the participation category; a prearranged job is not needed for categories b, d and e.
Family
Participants may not be accompanied by dependants unless they hold their own programme visa.
Official sources
- Youth mobility visa (Canada) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spain (Consulate in Toronto) · checked 2026-10-10
- Youth mobility agreements: Argentina, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · checked 2026-10-10
- Orden AUC/891/2024 setting the fees for processing visas · Official State Gazette (BOE) · checked 2026-10-11
Working Holiday · Canada and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Holiday · Canada | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Argentina | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Australia | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Japan | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · New Zealand | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Working Holiday · Canada?
Savings of at least CAD 2,637 (≈ $1,850). Economic means for the first three months in Spain, set for 2025; a job contract with equal income over three months also qualifies. A fee of EUR 90 (≈ $100). National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity.
How long can I stay on the Working Holiday · Canada?
Each stay is up to one year; two stays in different categories are possible with at least three months between them.
Can I work on the Working Holiday · Canada?
Casual jobs. Work as set by the participation category; a prearranged job is not needed for categories b, d and e.
Can I bring my family on the Working Holiday · Canada?
Participants may not be accompanied by dependants unless they hold their own programme visa.
Who can apply for the Working Holiday · Canada?
Citizens of Canada. Open to: Canada.
How are Working Holiday · Canada holders taxed in Spain?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Working Holiday · Canada. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income. Savings income (interest, dividends, gains) is taxed at 19% to 30% combining the state and regional portions; the general scale has a state portion of 9.5% to 24.5% plus a regional portion.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Youth mobility visa (Canada) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spain (Consulate in Toronto) · checked 2026-10-10
- Youth mobility agreements: Argentina, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · checked 2026-10-10
- Orden AUC/891/2024 setting the fees for processing visas · Official State Gazette (BOE) · checked 2026-10-11
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