Montreal
IEC Working Holiday available - bilingual, creative, and welcoming
Montreal is Canada's creative capital - tech, gaming, design, and AI research. The IEC Working Holiday permits are open to SA citizens and one of the best visa routes available.
SA passport visa requirements
IEC Working Holiday Permit for SA citizens aged 18-35. Annual draw (typically opens Jan-Feb). Apply at ircc.canada.ca. Up to 12 months. Not guaranteed - enter the pool well in advance.
What a typical day in Montreal looks like
Create a free account to access detailed day-in-the-life guides for Montreal, Canada and every other destination.
See full day guideAvailable fields and positions
Marketing
Positions available in marketing across 300+ verified partner companies.
Sustainability
Positions available in sustainability across 300+ verified partner companies.
Hospitality
Positions available in hospitality across 300+ verified partner companies.
Creative
Positions available in creative across 300+ verified partner companies.
NGO
Positions available in ngo across 300+ verified partner companies.
Tech
Positions available in tech across 300+ verified partner companies.
Living costs in Montreal in ZAR
Compared to Johannesburg, to give you a realistic sense of what to budget.
Funding your Montreal internship
Erasmus+ ICM
If Montreal, Canada is in Europe and your SA university has an ICM agreement, you may qualify for EUR 800/month. Ask your International Office.
University Bursaries
UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, and UJ all have limited international experience funds. Apply through your Faculty International Coordinator.
Private Foundations
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, Mandela Rhodes Foundation, and Allan Gray Orbis Foundation support international experience for qualifying students.
Common questions about Montreal
IEC Working Holiday Permit for SA citizens aged 18-35. Annual draw (typically opens Jan-Feb). Apply at ircc.canada.ca. Up to 12 months. Not guaranteed - enter the pool well in advance.
A realistic monthly budget is R20,000 to R30,000. This includes accommodation, food, transport, and basic social activities. Your free account includes a detailed ZAR budget calculator for Montreal.
In most cases, yes. We provide formal documentation, learning agreements, and supervisor reports for SA universities including UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, UJ, and others. Share your faculty's specific requirements and we will confirm compatibility.
Full Service students have a local mentor who handles your onboarding, introduces you at your workplace, and runs weekly check-ins. You also have access to our 24/7 emergency support line. You are never figuring it out alone.
Ready to make Montreal happen?
Start with a free account. Get your SA visa guide, ZAR budget calculator, and connect with SA students already heading to Montreal.
Join free