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
Citizens of Australia aged 18 to 30 may apply for a 1-year Andorran working holiday visa in the Principality of Andorra.
Argentina (AR)
Spanish ✩ ARS ✩ Buenos Aires ✩ 44.27 Million
Argentina
Duration: 12 months Age Limit: 18-30 years Countries Accepted: Australia, Denmark, France, Ireland, New Zealand More Information:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Argentina
Australia (AU)
English ✩ AUD ✩ Canberra ✩ 24.6 Million
Australia
Duration: 12 months (but no more than 6 months working for one employer) Age Limit: 18- 30 years (35 for Canadians) Countries Accepted: Taiwan, Estonia, Belgium, Italy, France, Cyprus, Finland, Hong Kong, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Malta, Republic of Korea, Ireland, Japan, The Netherlands, Canada, United Kingdom
Passport holders from Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Indonesia, Chile, Bangladesh, Argentina and the USA need to apply for a subclass 462 visa and are required to have a tertiary education.
New Zealand citizens of any age can work in Australia indefinitely.
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Canada (CA)
English & French ✩ CAD ✩ Ottawa ✩ 37.1 Million
Canada
Duration: 6-24 months Age Limit: 18 – 30/35 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, New Zealand, Canada More Information:The Chilean Department of Foreign Affairs (Click the Union Jack flag to switch to English, then submit your application)
Duration: 12 months Age Limit: 18 – 30 years Countries Accepted: France More Information:
Costa Rica (CR)
Spanish ✩ CRC ✩ San José ✩ 4.9 Million
Costa Rica
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Croatia (HR)
Croatian ✩ HRK ✩ Zagreb ✩ 4.2 Million
Croatia
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Cyprus (CY)
Greek & Turkish ✩ EUR ✩ Nicosia ✩ 1.1 Million
Cyprus
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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
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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: Finnish Immigration
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
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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
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Iceland (IS)
Icelandic ✩ ISK ✩ Reykjavík ✩ 340.000
Iceland
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Indonesia (ID)
Indonesian ✩ IDR ✩ Jakarta ✩ 264 Million
Indonesia
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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
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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
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
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Philippines (PH)
Filipino ✩ PHP ✩ City of Manila ✩ 101 Million
Philippines
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Poland (PL)
Polish ✩ PLN ✩ Warsaw ✩ 38.3 Million
Poland
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
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Romania (RO)
Romanian ✩ RON ✩ Bucharest ✩ 19.4 Million
Romania
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Russia (RU)
Russian ✩ RUB ✩ Moscow ✩ 146.7 Million
Russia
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San Marino (SM)
Italian ✩ EUR ✩ San Marino ✩ 33.300
San Marino
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Singapore (SG)
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
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Thailand (TH)
Thai ✩ THB ✩ Bangkok ✩ 69.4 Million
Thailand
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
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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
