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IEC Visa Activation

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  • 29-01-2017 3:04pm
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    jd83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I plan on going to Canada in August\Sept. I will have a 2 year iec visa.

    Can I go over on a holiday visa and only activate the IEC visa once I am set up over there.

    Thanks


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    circular flexing
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭circular flexing


    Yes you can do that. Plenty of people have done exactly that. You may find it harder to get a job if you don't have the work permit in hand though.


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    liamtimdusty
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭liamtimdusty


    Hi guys, have a similar question. Applied for IEC visa yesterday - hoping to travel in May. Passport expires in August 2018. Is this a problem? Should I get a new passport and resubmit my profile?

    Cheers


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    circular flexing
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭circular flexing


    liamtimdusty wrote: »
    Hi guys, have a similar question. Applied for IEC visa yesterday - hoping to travel in May. Passport expires in August 2018. Is this a problem? Should I get a new passport and resubmit my profile?

    Cheers

    If you show up at the border with that passport, you'll only get a visa until the expiry date of the passport. You should get a new one before you leave for Canada and you should take both with you when travelling.

    http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=861&top=25


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    liamtimdusty
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭liamtimdusty


    circular flexing wrote: »
    If you show up at the border with that passport, you'll only get a visa until the expiry date of the passport. You should get a new one before you leave for Canada and you should take both with you when travelling.

    http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=861&top=25


    Thanks a million. Anyone know what the cheapest 2 year travel insurance is ?


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