Application Step-by-Step Guide
Once you have read the “Eligibility Criteria” sections on this website, your next step is deciding which of the three International Experience Canada categories to apply for. You can then go ahead and complete the required forms, attach the required supporting documents, arrange payment of the program participation fee, confirm the application is complete and the information correct, and send in your application package.
Required Documents
- Set 1 – to be reviewed by the IEC section
- Set 2 – to be reviewed by the Visa and Immigration section
The Application Package you send to Canadian Trade Office in Taipei consists of two sets of documents to be submitted together. The first set of documents will be reviewed by the International Experience Canada (IEC) section of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei to assess your eligibility. The second set of documents will be reviewed by the Visa and Immigration Section, to assess your admissibility for a work permit.
1st set of documents (IEC criteria):
- IEC Application and Declaration form | PDF (193 KB);
- A legible photocopy of the identification pages of your passport (family names, given name(s), date and place of birth, passport’s issue and expiry dates). Your passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of your departure from Canada and there must be one completely blank page other than the last page, available in your passport;
- Proof you have enough funds (C$2,500) to help cover your expenses at the beginning of your stay in Canada (for example, a copy of your bank statement).
If another person is providing the funds (such as one of your parents), submit a letter to that effect signed by that person, along with a photocopy of their passport, or other official identification with a photo, and a bank statement proving that they have sufficient funds. These documents must be dated within three months of the date on which you submit your application; - Program Participation fee of CAD$150 (in New Taiwan Dollar Funds – approximately NT$4500) in the form of a bank certified cheque;
- Young Professionals category only: a copy of your signed letter of offer or contract of employment from a Canadian employer. This letter or contract must include the following details: the Canadian employer’s name, address and other relevant contact information; the job title of the position being offered; and a description of the job duties and terms of employment, including rate of pay, normal hours of work, and duration of the employment contract;
- International Co-op (Internship) category only: proof of registration at a post-secondary educational institution in Taiwan and a copy of your signed letter of offer or contract for a work placement or internship position in Canada. This letter or contract must include the following details: the Canadian employer’s name, address and other relevant contact information; the job title of the position being offered; and a description of the job duties and terms of employment, including rate of pay, normal hours of work, and duration of the employment contract;
- A complete and up-to-date resumé.
2nd set of documents (admissibility to Canada):
- Work Permit Application form (IMM1295) | PDF (222 KB), Instruction Guide (IMM5487). NOTE: This MUST be completed on the computer and not by hand. Please ensure to print and enclose all five pages including the bar code page, which will appear after you click the validate tab;
- Two passport-sized photos; see specifications;
- A legible photocopy of the identification pages of your passport (family names, given name(s), date and place of birth, passport’s issue and expiry dates). Your passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of your departure from Canada and there must be one completely blank page, other than the last page, available in your passport;
- Proof you have enough funds (C$2,500) to help cover your expenses at the beginning of your stay in Canada (for example, a copy of your bank statement).
If another person is providing the funds (such as one of your parents), submit a letter to that effect signed by that person, along with a photocopy of their passport, or other official identification with a photo, and a bank statement proving that they have sufficient funds. These documents must be dated within three months of the date on which you submit your application; - Young Professionals category only: a copy of your signed letter of offer or contract of employment from a Canadian employer. This letter must include the following details: the Canadian employer’s name, address and other relevant contact information; the job title of the position being offered; and a description of the job duties and terms of employment, including rate of pay, normal hours of work, and duration of the employment contract;
- International Co-op (Internship) category only: proof of registration at a post-secondary educational institution in Taiwan and a copy of your signed letter of offer or contract for a work placement or internship position in Canada. This letter must include the following details; the Canadian employer’s name, address and other relevant contact information; the job title of the position being offered; and a description of the job duties and terms of employment, including rate of pay, normal hours of work, and duration of the employment contract;
- A Taiwan police clearance certificate. For information on how to obtain a police clearance in Taiwan please visit Taiwan police clearance;
- A complete and up-to-date resumé.
Note: Please arrange your documents in the order indicated above.
All documents must be submitted in English or French or if not in English or French be accompanied by an official English or French translation.
We keep all documents you send us, so please keep copies for your files.
The Canadian Trade Office in Taipei reserves the right to request additional supporting documents and/or proceed with additional verifications (for example, request original documents, contact your employer).
Incomplete, unsigned and non-compliant application packages will not be processed.
WARNING: Inadmissibility for Misrepresentation
All applicants are legally required to be truthful and disclose all relevant information with their applications. Applicants who submit application packages that contain misrepresented information, knowingly or unknowingly, will be denied entry to Canada and may also be banned from travelling to Canada. The details of the misrepresentation will remain permanently on record with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency. For more information on misrepresentation, please visit Document Fraud (Misrepresentation).
Submitting Your Application Package
The Canadian Trade Office in Taipei will ONLY accept applicantions by mail. Completed applications are to be sent to:
International Experience Canada
Canadian Trade Office in Taipei
6F, Hua-Hsin Building,
No. 1 SongZhi Road, Xinyi District,
Taipei 11047
Taiwan
NOTE: The Canadian Trade Office in Taipei does not take any responsibility for lost or misdirected mail. We strongly recommend that applicants use more secure means, such as courier, to send in their application packages.
NOTE: The Canadian Trade Office in Taipei will only accept ONE application per envelope. Every individual must apply separately to IEC and send in their application package in a separate envelope. We reserve the right to reject any envelopes containing more than one IEC application. Applicants are also permitted to submit only ONE application at a time, and we reserve the right to reject any applicant that has submitted more than one application in attempts to increase their chances of selection.
Please ensure your return address is clearly indicated on the package in Chinese characters.
