Do you want to explore another country for a longer time? Why not spend up to a year living and working abroad with a working holiday visa?
Working Holiday Visas (WHV) allow you to be employed during your visit in another country. This means you can supplement your travel funds without leaving the Country. A working holiday gives you the chance to live in a foreign country for a longer time than you would on a vacation. Most working holiday visa allow you to stay in the country up to a year. You will be able to earn money and this type of visa gives you a chance to experience the day to day life beyond what you could as a tourist. Become friends with locals and gain a deeper insight into the culture. Working holiday is a fantastic way to travel abroad and it will be one of your best experience ever!
Andorra (AD)
Catalan ✩ EUR ✩ Andorra la Vella ✩ 77,000
Andorra
Duration: 12 months (+seasonal work) Age Limit: 18-30 years (seasonal work no limit) Countries Accepted: Australia (Additional Countries for different Visa) More Information: ● For Australian check this here. (I also wrote the Embassy of Andorra for more Information) ● Additional Guide for different visas in Andorra click this. ● For spanish speaking Travellers here a guide to Andorra from Benn & a complete guide to Work in Andorra from Vikiloyber. (Both are Working Holiday alternatives even for travellers over 30 years) How to Apply: Travellers require a visa to travel to Andorra. The Embassy of Andorra requires that the applicant submit their visa application directly as they may require an in person appointment.
Argentina (AR)
Spanish ✩ ARS ✩ Buenos Aires ✩ 44.27 Million
Argentina
Duration: 12 months Age Limit: 18-30 years Countries Accepted: Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Sweden More Information:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Argentina Overview of all Countries accepted and how many visas per year for each country here. How to Apply: The visa application is personal and must be submitted along with the necessary documentation in the Argentine Embassy. For more Information check each Country on the website provided above.
Australia (AU)
English ✩ AUD ✩ Canberra ✩ 24.6 Million
Australia
Duration: 12 months (but no more than 6 months working for one employer) You can apply for a second Working Holiday visa: You must have completed 3 months of specified work while holding your first Working Holiday visa You can apply for a third Working Holiday visa: You must have completed 6 months of specified work while holding your second working holiday visa or a bridging visa in certain circumstances. Age Limit: 18- 30 years (35 for Canadian, French and Irish citizens)
Countries Accepted: ● Passport holders from Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom need to apply for a subclass 417 visa.
● Passport holders from Argentina, Austria, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, United States of America, Vietnam need to apply for a subclass 462 visa.
● New Zealand citizens of any age can work in Australia indefinitely.
Duration: 6 -12 months Age Limit: 18-30 years Countries Accepted: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei
More Information: The Austrian Foreign Ministry How to Apply: The visa application can only be submitted at the Austrian Embassy. For more Information see Link above.
Belgium (BE)
English, Flemisch, German & French ✩ EUR ✩ Brussels ✩ 11.4 Million
Duration: 12 months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: France, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea(will come in 2020) More Information:for French, for Germans, for New Zealanders How to Apply: (Visa VITEM VI) The Visa Application form must be filled out online here or at the Brazilian embassy in your home country.
Canada (CA)
English & French ✩ CAD ✩ Ottawa ✩ 37.1 Million
Canada
Duration: 6-24 months Age Limit: 18 – 30/35 years Programm: International Experience Canada has 3 Categories: Working Holiday, Young Professionals & International Co-op (Internship) Countries Accepted: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom More Information: Website Government of Canada
Chile (CL)
Spanish ✩ CLP ✩ Santiago ✩ 18.1 Million
Chile
Duration: 12 months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand More Information:The Chilean Department of Foreign Affairs, for Germans, How to Apply: Online and in-person -> You can apply online here.
Info: There is no Working Holiday Visa. You need to get a Tourivisa or a Work Visa instead.
Colombia (CO)
Spanish & English ✩ COP ✩ Bogota ✩ 49.1 Million
Colombia
Duration: 12 months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: France, Peru, Chile, Mexico More Information: Live, Work and Study for up to 12 month. Applications just possible via the Colombian Embassy or Consulate. More Information about the process and fees can be found on the website of Immigration Colombia.
Costa Rica (CR)
Spanish ✩ CRC ✩ San José ✩ 4.9 Million
Costa Rica
Duration: 12 Month Age Limit: 18-35 Countries Accepted: Canada More Information: More Information about working holiday in Costa Rica can be found on the official website for foreign affairs of Costa Rica.
Croatia (HR)
Croatian ✩ HRK ✩ Zagreb ✩ 4.2 Million
Croatia
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-30 (canadians 18-35) Countries Accepted: Canada, New Zealand More Information:
Canadian citizens are allowed to apply between 18-35 years. You must have a passport, valid for at least 12 month before you enter Croatia. You can apply for the working holiday visa in person at the embassy or the consulate.
New Zealand citizens are allowed to apply between 18-30 years. You must have a valid New Zealand passport and be in good health. In addition you must provide evidence of sufficient funds to return to New Zealand. During your whole stay you must hold a travel and medical insurance. New Zealand citizens can apply in person or via post at the embassy in Auckland.
Cyprus (CY)
Greek & Turkish ✩ EUR ✩ Nicosia ✩ 1.1 Million
Cyprus
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-25 Countries Accepted: Australia, Citizens of full European member countries More Information:
Citizens of full European (EFTA, EEA) member countries are able to live and work in Cyprus without a visa or work permit.
Australian citizens aged between 18 to 25 years can apply for a working holiday visa, valid for one year. This visa allows multiple entries. The visa must be applied for from Australia. More information about working holiday in Cyprus can be found on the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign affairs homepage.
Czech Republic (CZ)
Czech ✩ CZK ✩ Prague ✩ 10.6 Million
Czech Republic
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30/35 years Countries Accepted: Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan and Chile More Information: Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Denmark (DK)
Danish ✩ DKK ✩ Copenhagen ✩ 5.8 Million
Denmark
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Argentina More Information: The Official Portal for Foreigners and Integration
Ecuador (EC)
Spanish ✩ USD ✩ Quito ✩ 16.6 Million
Ecuador
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-30 Countries Accepted: Australia More Information:
Estonia (EE)
Estonian ✩ EUR ✩ Tallinn ✩ 1.3 Million
Estonia
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 19 – 30 years (18-35 For Canadians) Countries Accepted: Australia, New Zealand, Canada More Information: Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Finland (FI)
Finnish ✩ EUR ✩ Helsinki ✩ 5.5 Million
Finland
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: Australia, New Zealand More Information: Immigration Finland
France (FR)
French ✩ EUR ✩ Paris ✩ 67 Million
France
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (35 for Canadians, 31 for Australians) Countries Accepted: Uruguay, Taiwan, Russia, Mexico, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Colombia, Chile, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Australia
*Citizens of Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Seychelles, Taiwan, Uruguay and the Vatican City, as well as British Nationals (Overseas), of any age can work in France for up to 90 days without a visa.
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (18-35 for Canadian Citizens) Countries Accepted: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea,Taiwan, Brazil, Uruguay, Israel, Chile. (Canadian applicants must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution.) More Information: Deutschland.de
Greece (GR)
Greek ✩ EUR ✩ Athens ✩ 10.7 Million
Greece
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-30 Countries Accepted: Australia, Canada, Citizens of European (EEA) Member countries More Information:
Citizens of European (EEA) member countries are able to live and work in Greece without a visa or work permit.
Hong Kong (HK)
Cantonese & English ✩ EUR ✩ Sha Tin ✩ 7.5 Million
Hong Kong
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom. More Information:Hong Kong Immigration
Hungary (HU)
Hungarian ✩ HUF ✩ Budapest ✩ 9.7 Million
Hungary
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-30, 18-35 Countries Accepted: Australia, Chile, South Korea, New Zealand and Taiwan More Information: For more up to date information please visit the official website of the Hungarian government.
Iceland (IS)
Icelandic ✩ ISK ✩ Reykjavík ✩ 340.000
Iceland
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-26 Countries Accepted: Japan MoreInformation: Citizens of Japan are able to apply for a working holiday in Iceland. You have to apply from within Japan. More information can be found on the official website of the directorate of Immigration Iceland.
Indonesia (ID)
Indonesian ✩ IDR ✩ Jakarta ✩ 264 Million
Indonesia
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-30 Countries Accepted: Australia More Information: Australian citizens are able to apply for a one year working holiday visa in Indonesia. To apply you must have functional Indonesian language skills. You must have sufficient funds of AUD 5.000 or more. Your passport must be valid for at least 18 month and you must have a letter of Australian government support, which can be obtained from the Department of Home Affairs Australia. More Information can be found on the official website of the republic of Indonesia.
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: New Zealand, South Korea, Germany, Austria, Australia More Information: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (18-25 for Australian, Canadian and Korean applicants, with some exceptions for over 25. 18-26 for citizens of Iceland.) Countries Accepted: Iceland, Chile, Czech Republic, Argentina, Spain, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Portugal, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Norway, Denmark, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Korea, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. More Information: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
North Korea (KP)
Korean ✩ KPW ✩ Pyongyang ✩ 25.5 Million
North Korea
Duration: Age Limit: Countries Accepted: More Information:
South Korea (KR)
Korean ✩ KRW ✩ Seoul ✩ 51.7 Million
South Korea
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 25 years Countries Accepted: USA, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Sweden, Romania, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands, Mexico, Italy, Israel, Ireland, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Hungary, Japan, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Denmark, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, Australia. More Information: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea
Luxembourgish, French & German ✩ EUR ✩ Luxembourg City ✩ 626.000
Luxembourg
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18 – 30 Countries Accepted: Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand More Information: More up to date information can be optained from the official website of Foreign Affairs Luxembourg.
Malaysia (MY)
Malay ✩ MYR ✩ Kuala Lumpur ✩ 32.7 Million
Malaysia
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-30 Countries Accepted: Australia, New Zealand More Information: Fore more up to date informations on the Malaysian working holiday visa, visit the official website of Immigration Malaysia.
Malta (MT)
Maltese & English ✩ EUR ✩ Valletta ✩ 493.000
Malta
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: Australia, New Zealand More Information: EU Immigration Portal, Identity Malta
Mexico (MX)
Spanish ✩ MXN ✩ Mexico City ✩ 128.6 Million
Mexico
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18 – 29 Countries Accepted: Canada, France, Germany, South Korea, New Zealand, Chile, Colombia, Peru More Information: For more up to date information visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mexico.
Monaco (MC)
Monégasque, Italian, Occitan & Provençal ✩ EUR ✩ Monte Carlo ✩ 38.300
Monaco
Duration: 24 month Age Limit: 18-30 Countries Accepted: United Kingdom More Information: More up to date information about your working holiday in Monaco can be found on the offical website of Foreign Affairs Monaco.
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (18-35 for Canadians) Countries Accepted: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Argentina More Information: Norwegian Directorate of Immigration
Peru (PE)
Castillan ✩ PEN ✩ Lima ✩ 32.8 Million
Peru
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-30 Countries Accepted: Chile, Colombia, Mexico, New Zealand More Information:
New Zealand Citizens are eligible for a one year Peruvian working holiday visa in the Republic of Peru.
Citizens of Chile, Colombia and Mexico are eligible for the Pacific Alliance working holiday visa in the Republic of Peru.
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (18-35 for Canadians) Countries Accepted: Taiwan, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada More Information: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Portugal (PT)
Portuguese ✩ EUR ✩ Lisbon ✩ 10.2 Million
Portugal
Duration: 12 month Age Limit: 18-30 Countries Accepted: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, South Korea, USA More Information: With the Working Holiday Visa for Portugal, you can live up to 12 month in Portugal. You can work on a short term basis for up to 6 month or study for up to 4 month. Within the visa period you can travel to any other country within the Schengen area as well.
There is a quota of 200 visas for Australian citizens only.
English, Malay, Mandarin & Tamil ✩ SGD ✩ Singapore ✩ 5.7 Million
Singapore
Duration: 6 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: Working holiday visas only for graduates and undergraduates from Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States More Information:Singapore Ministry of Manpower
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: Uruguay, South Korea, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Chile, Canada, Australia, Argentina More Information: The Swedish Migration Agency
Switzerland (CH)
German, French, Italian & Romansh ✩ CHF ✩ Bern ✩ 8.5 Million
Switzerland
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 35 years (Must have completed post-secondary studies or be currently studying.) Countries Accepted: Canada More Information: Swiss Federal Council
Duration: 6month + 6month extension Age Limit: 18-35 (some countries can just apply to the age of 26 or 30) Countries Accepted: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Polad, Slovakia, UK More Information: You must have health insurance, plan your itinerary when applying for the visa and valid passport for the time of your stay.
Duration: 12 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: Australia, New Zealand and must have certain qualifications. (3 years full time study) More Information:Working Holiday Visas for Australians
Duration: Age Limit: Countries Accepted: More Information:
United Kingdom (GB)
English ✩ GBP ✩ London ✩ 67.8 Million
United Kingdom
Duration: 24 Months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Taiwan, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong, British Overseas Territories More Information: Youth Mobility Scheme Visa
