I.5-YP — Canada youth mobility — young professional

They are between the ages of 18 and 35, inclusive, on the date the application is received by the diplomatic mission or consular office;

They are Canadian or Greek citizens and hold a Canadian or Greek passport

Graduates, from post-secondary or higher education institutions according to the applicable legislation of each country, who intend to obtain work experience in the host country under a pre-arranged contract of employment in support of their career development;

shall grant access to the labour market for the same period of up to twelve (12) months for categories (a) and (c) referred to in Article 2

The Parties shall permit qualified citizens to benefit from the application of this Agreement on a maximum of two (2) occasions provided that: There is an interruption between the two stays; Each stay is under a different category of the categories set out in Article 2; and The authorized period of each stay does not exceed twelve (12) months.

The Parties shall determine annually, on the basis of reciprocity and through the exchange of diplomatic notes, the maximum number of citizens

For Canadian and Greek citizens falling under Article 2(a): Documentation proving that they have obtained a pre-arranged contract from an employer in the host country for a period of up to twelve (12) months. In this contract reference will be made that the purpose of the employment is gaining work experience in support of their career development, or

The Parties understand that dependents are excluded from the individual application

They have, before arriving in the host country, a departure ticket to leave the host country or sufficient financial resources to cover the cost of their departure from the host country;

They have proof of sufficient financial resources to cover the expenses involved at the beginning of their stay;

For the Hellenic Republic: Canadian citizens, who are notified that their visa application referred to in subparagraph (b) above has been approved and who, prior to receiving this visa, submit adequate and valid full health care insurance to cover any expenses which may arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention or emergency hospital treatment or death, for their entire authorized period of stay;

For the Hellenic Republic: Canadian citizens who submit to the competent Greek consular Authority a copy of their criminal record and a valid medical certificate stating they do not suffer from diseases that may pose a threat to public health.

The Parties understand that the residence permit shall be valid up to twelve (12) months

and shall not be eligible for renewal;

Η άδεια διαμονής χορηγείται με απόφαση του Υπουργού Μετανάστευσης και Ασύλου για χρονικό διάστημα έως ένα (1) έτος και δεν υπόκειται σε ανανέωση.