On our Spain Send-Off Package get one-on-one support on your Spain working holiday visa application, guidance on finding accommodation, job, insurance and tons more; ensuring you arrive fully prepared to start your Spain Working Holiday.
Year-round
1 - 12 months
C$599
¿Te apetece hacer tu Working Holiday en España? Whether you’re fluent in Spanish or a complete newbie, you’ll quickly become familiar with all the local lingo on a working holiday in Spain (if you are completely new to Spanish, our Kick-Start Spain Program will propel you into fluency with immersive Spanish lessons).
We will help you get your Spain Working Holiday Visa, provide you with resources for finding a job, assist you with setting up accommodation, and lots more. If you have travelled before and are quite independent, but would like our expertise in navigating your move to Spain, this program is for you.
Flights, medical insurance, visa and/or work permit application fees, cost of securing supporting documents, local transportation, food & rent.
On our Spain Working Holiday Send-Off Package, you decide where you want to live and the type of job you want – it is your ‘Working Holiday España’, after all. Your personal advisor will explain your work permit regulations, and give you the resources needed to find a job in Spain. From there, it’s up to you to find a job that suits you. For more support, you can always upgrade to our Kick-Start Spain Program.
Interested to chat with us to learn which program is right for you?
Leave anytime you want as this package is available year-round!
Please note: we highly recommend you get in touch at least six months before you plan to leave Canada so that you can make the most of our support.
No, there is no online Working Holiday visa or Youth Mobility visa (YMV) application for Canadians going to Spain – all processes are done in-person via a visa appointment under the Consulate that works with your jurisdiction. Each consulate is assigned specific provinces and territories in Canada, so please schedule a call with us to determine which consulate or embassy you are under.
Yes, the Youth Mobility Visa (YMV) requires an in-person application. For some Consulates, they may allow a representative to apply on your behalf. At Stepabroad, we offer an Authorized Representative service for residents of the following provinces:Â
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon
These are some of the provinces and territories that the Consulate General of Spain in Toronto serves, so we can save you a whole trip to Toronto if you are living in Vancouver or Calgary! Book a meeting with our team to learn more!
For other consulates, they do not allow a representative to submit your Working Holiday Visa application. Please schedule a call with us to learn more about this requirement.Â
The entire process can take between 3-6 months, and you can register with Stepabroad up to a year in advance from your desired departure date. As the working holiday process for Spain can take time, we strongly urge you to remain flexible with your plans, so that we can make sure you complete all the necessary steps!
No, that’s the beauty of the Working Holiday for Canadians – you do not need to have a job or long-term accommodation planned in Spain. Once you get your working holiday visa approved, you are free to live and work anywhere in Spain: from Madrid, Barcelona to Bilbao, Sevilla, Mallorca or even the Canary Islands! Your choice!
Yes, Spain requires Canadian citizens to be both residents of Canada and physically in Canada to apply for the Youth Mobility Visa (YMV). All documents must be obtained from Canada, and in-person appointments must be attended within your jurisdiction. If you’re currently overseas, please return to Canada to start the application process.
No, you must apply for the Youth Mobility Visa from Canada. The Spanish authorities in Canada are the ones who review and approve your visa application, and there are no exceptions to this requirement.
Not at all! You must apply for your NIE or the Foreigner Identity Number(in-person process) just like you would apply your Youth Mobility Visa (also in-person process).
As per 2024, the financial requirement is to show that you have at least $2,637 CAD at the time of your visa submission.
Your Working Holiday Visa will start on the day you indicate on your visa application documents that you submit to the Spanish authorities. This may be soon after the visa is approved or later, depending on which date you put. For this reason, never write a start date that is too soon, as you might miss out on a few days if the visa process gets delayed! Book a call today to talk about timelines.
You can work full time or part time – this is completely up to you!
There are no work restrictions for Canadians regarding the number of hours under this work permit.
Yes! We continue providing assistance and help you answer any questions you have during your entire duration of stay in Spain. Have you checked the last video we filmed of our participants in Spain? Check it out here!! We not only have travel coordinators that have lived in Spain but also have team members from Spain, so yes, we are the Spanish experts
You must exit Spain before your Working Holiday visa expires and re-enter Spain as a visitor!
As a Canadian citizen, you can stay up to 90 days during a 180-day period as a visitor in the Schengen area, including Spain. After your working holiday visa expires, you should never overstay your YMV as this can affect your eligibility for traveling in the Schengen area as well as any future visas you may need to apply for around the world!