Young professionals from various countries now have the opportunity to secure Canadian work permits multiple times. Individuals aged between 18 and 35, or 18 and 30 in some cases, can benefit from the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, allowing them to work in Canada for up to two or three years. The process of obtaining a work permit through the IEC is significantly streamlined compared to other Canadian work permits, reducing both time and effort. Countries across Europe, South America, Oceania, and East Asia are among those that permit multiple participations in the IEC program. For a detailed breakdown of participating countries, age limits, maximum participations, and any specific requirements, refer to the table below:
| Participating country | Upper age limit | Maximum number of participations |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 35 | 2* |
| Austria | 35 | 3* |
| Chile | 35 | 2 |
| Costa Rica | 35 | 2* |
| Croatia | 35 | 2* |
| Czech Republic | 35 | 2* |
| Estonia | 35 | 2* |
| Finland | 35 | 3* |
| France | 35 | 2* |
| Germany | 35 | 2* |
| Greece | 35 | 2* |
| Iceland | 30 | 2 |
| Ireland | 35 | 2* |
| Italy | 35 | 2 |
| Japan | 30 | 2 |