International Experience Canada (Working Holiday) vs Youth Mobility Scheme

If you're choosing between these two, the question usually comes down to your nationality and where you want to work. Both are two-year working holidays for young people, but they have different eligible countries and costs. Here's how to pick the right one for your situation.

1. 01

   Your nationality

   Pick IEC

   Pick International Experience Canada if you're from any other eligible country (Canada's program has broader eligibility).

   Pick YMS (T5)

   Pick Youth Mobility Scheme if you're from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, India, Hong Kong, Iceland, or Taiwan.

2. 02

   Visa cost matters

   Pick IEC

   Pick International Experience Canada if you want to save money; it costs only $150 USD.

   Pick YMS (T5)

   Pick Youth Mobility Scheme if cost is less important; it's $320 USD.

3. 03

   Where you want to live

   Pick IEC

   Pick International Experience Canada if you want to work and travel in Canada for two years.

   Pick YMS (T5)

   Pick Youth Mobility Scheme if you want to work and live in the UK for two years.

4. 04

   Education requirements

   Pick IEC

   Pick International Experience Canada if you have at least a high school diploma.

   Pick YMS (T5)

   Pick Youth Mobility Scheme if you haven't finished high school; no minimum education required.