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A goldmine of info to get ready for your Working Holiday adventure—in-depth articles, step-by-step guides and feedback from Working Holiday permit holders.
Interview
Meet Lucile, social media manager at pvtistes.net
Hi my name is Lucile, I’m 27. After 5 years of studies in communications, I started my career in the digital space.
17-02-2025
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Article
pvtistes.net Timeline (from 2005 to today)
De la naissance du site à son bientôt 9e anniversaire, apprenez en plus sur son évolution grâce à notre "chronologie de PVTistes.net".
30-01-2025
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Guide
All permit and visa options for going to Canada
This guide reviews the permit and visa options and the different routes for going to Canada, either temporarily or permanently.
22-01-2025
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Article
Open and closed work permits in Canada – The fine print explaining the difference
Not sure what "open work permit" and "closed work permit' mean? We have all the info you need to make the decision that’s right for you!
16-01-2025
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Guide
IEC permit to Canada: Travelling as a couple and/or with kids
Tackling the Working Holiday permit adventure in Canada with your significant other and/or with kids? Read on, this article will answer all your questions!
15-01-2025
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Guide
Working in Canada: what is meant by TEER categories 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5?
You may have heard about job levels while doing your research about working in Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.
15-01-2025
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Article
IEC Canada – Spouse or common-law partner open work permit 101
You are an IEC permit holder? Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible for a student visa or an open work permit.
15-01-2025
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Offer
Wise: free first international money transfer, up to £ 3,000
Wise Offer on pvtistes.net: you can get a free first international money transfer if you've never used Wise before.
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Guide
“Flagpoling” or how to cross the US-Canada border to activate your permit
Flagpoling or how to cross the US-Canada border to activate your permit (for work, study or tourism).
14-01-2025
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Article
10 free things to do in the Canadian Rockies
We’ve compiled the best free activities available year-round in the Canadian Rockies to help you make this bucket list trip on a budget.
06-01-2025
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Offer
Air Canada: airfare between Canada and France with 2 free checked bags
If you hold a student or work visa and are travelling between Canada and France, get 2 checked bags for free with Air Canada.
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Article
16 good reasons to apply for a Working Holiday Visa
Here are 16 unique perks of the Working Holiday Visa that should convince you to pick a destination right now!
23-12-2024
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Guide
Culture shock on a Working Holiday Visa
In this article, we talk through the different stages of culture shock that you might experience when moving to a new country on a WHV.
13-12-2024
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Article
FAQs about the third year in Canada for Brits applying to IEC
This article will answer all your FAQs about the third year in Canada that is now available for British citizens applying to IEC.
13-12-2024
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Article
Changes in your body that you might experience on a WHV
WHVs can lead to changes in your body. We're sharing the reasons why, plus how to deal with any bodily changes you experience when travelling.
10-12-2024
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Guide
How to choose a phone plan in Canada
If you’re planning on a WHV in Canada, it's essential to get a phone plan in Canada. This guide will help you pick the best plan.
04-12-2024
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Guide
The best time to travel to each of Canada’s provinces and territories
Canada is vast: it can be hard planning the best time to travel. This guide will help you plan when to visit each province/territory.
18-11-2024
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Article
Top things to do in Canada for Christmas
Use our guide to the best events and activities in Canada for Christmas to plan your festivities, from lights to markets and festivals.
08-11-2024
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Article
Things a foreigner dislikes about living in Toronto, Canada
There's lots to love about a working holiday in Toronto but nowhere is perfect, so here’s a list of what's not great about life in Toronto.
07-11-2024
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Guide
Everything to know about living and working in the Yukon
Learn everything you need to know about life in the Yukon, a remote territory only a few brave IEC permit holders will venture into.
16-10-2024
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Article
Visa Application Centres (VACs) Map for Canada
Biometrics are taken in person in one of Canada’s Visa Application Centres (VACs). Some countries have several VACs, others none.
03-10-2024
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Guide
Everything you need to know about living, working and studying in Edmonton
Learn all about Edmonton, an up-and-coming destination for people wishing to live, work or study in Alberta, Canada.
30-09-2024
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Offer
Promo codes for language classes (online, or in-person in Canada)
Do you want to take online language classes, or attend a language school in Canada? Take advantage of these 10-20% discounts!
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Article
WHV in Ontario: Simplify Your Path to Permanent Residency in the Province (OINP)
How a Working Holiday Visa in Ontario Can Facilitate Your Path to Permanent Residency in the Province (OINP)?
27-09-2024
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Article
Top things to do in Canada during the fall
Make the most of the fall season in Canada using our guide to the best fall events and activities across the country.
26-09-2024
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Article
Air Transat special offer for family of pvtistes.net members
Are you a working holiday maker wanting to travel with family members? They can qualify for a free 23 kg checked bag too!
17-09-2024
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Article
FAQ: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Everything you need to know about the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). We answer all your questions.
16-09-2024
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Interview
Manon, back in France after spending 5 years in Canada
Manon embarked on a working holiday in Canada and ended up staying 5 years. In 2021, she decided to return to France and go back to school.
05-09-2024
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Guide
Self-employment and freelancing in Canada FAQ
Working for yourself and going to Canada? Find out about freelancing, self-employment status, invoicing, getting paid, filing a tax return.
16-08-2024
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Offer
Promo code for Babbel: 20% off language courses
Travelling abroad is exciting, but it can be even better with at least a basic knowledge of the local language. Get 20% off Babbel courses.
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Article
15 of the best weekend trips from Toronto
Toronto is an ideal base for weekend trips away in Canada and the US. You’ll be spoilt for choice for where to go when you read our guide.
13-08-2024
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Article
Passport validity when applying for a Canadian Working Holiday (or another IEC permit)
Many of you often ask us questions about the validity of your passport when applying for a Canadian Working Holiday Visa/Permit.
07-08-2024
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Article
What to have in your Working Holiday adventure first-aid kit
Here are some must-have products that you really should pack in your first-aid kit for a Working Holiday Visa!
01-08-2024
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Article
Top 12 faux pas to avoid when visiting or living in Canada
Canadians have a reputation for being nice, but there are still common faux pas to avoid when in Canada. Here are 12 of the most important.
29-07-2024
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Article
Everything you need to know about the Canadian tax return
Here's everything you need to know about filing your Canadian tax return if you worked in Canada during the tax income year.
25-07-2024
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Article
Important tips for your job search on a working holiday abroad
Whether at home or abroad, job searching is no walk in the park. So we’re sharing some tips for how to find a job during your working holiday.
23-07-2024
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