Working holiday visas
Your trip of a lifetime could quickly grind to a screeching halt if you forget to sort out your working visa. Take a squiz at our visa guide below to see where you can work around the world and some of the requirements. Talk to one of our friendly travel advisers about your plans as we have some great working holiday packages available for some of these destinations and of course great travel advice for all of them!
| Country | Restrictions | Proof of funds | Process time |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Some professions are regulated, ask your adviser! |
€2500 | 4-6 weeks |
$150 |
| Canada | Age: 18-30 Valid for 24 months. Education & medical fields may require a medical examination. |
$4000 | 4-6 weeks |
$165 |
| Chile | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Not valid for teaching or health care jobs. |
POA | N/A | $204 |
| Cyprus | Age: 18-30 Valid for 3 months. Initial 3 months but can be extended up to 12 months once in Cyprus. |
Not specified |
4 weeks |
$35 |
| Denmark | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Permitted to work a total of 6 months, max. 3 months per employer. |
$4000 | 6-8 weeks |
$250 |
| Estonia | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Need evidence of intial funds to support yourself. |
Enough to purchase return ticket |
30 days | $125 |
| Finland | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Permitted to work a total of 9 months, max. 3 months per employer. |
$3000 | 6-8 weeks |
$320 |
| France | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Quota of 500 visas for Australian citizens; issued first come-first served basis. |
$4000 | 4 weeks |
$175 |
| Germany | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Each job cannot last longer than 90 days. |
$400 (mth) |
2 weeks |
$30 |
| Hong Kong | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Max. 3 months work with any one employer. |
$5000 | 2 weeks |
$25 |
| Ireland | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Max. 3 months work with any one employer. |
$5000 | 6 weeks |
$100 |
| Italy | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Permitted to work a total of 6 months, max. 3 months per employer. |
€3500 | N/A | $120 |
| Japan | Age: 18-30 Valid for 6 months. May be extended for 6 months once in Japan. Not valid for entertainment professions eg. musicians. |
$2500 | 3 weeks |
FREE woohoo! |
| Malta | Age: 18-25 Valid for 12 months. Cannot work as an entertainer or a sports person. |
$4500 | 6-8 weeks |
$60 |
| Netherlands | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Will need to apply for temporary residence permit on arrival costing €30 to stay longer. |
$3000 | 2-3 weeks |
FREE! (first 90 days) |
| Norway | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. May be extended for additional 12 months. Max. 3 months per employer. |
$7000 | 4 weeks |
$325 |
| South Africa |
Age: 18+ Valid for 12 months. Must be a student or graduated within the last year. |
$500 (mth) |
4 weeks |
$1930 |
| South Korea |
Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Not valid for entertainment professions eg. musicians. To teach English must obtain E-2 Language Instructors Visa. |
$6000 | 2 weeks |
$72 |
| Sweden | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Employment must be temporary by nature but no specified limitations. |
$3000 | 8-10 weeks | $180 |
| Taiwan | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Max. 3 months work with any one employer. |
$3500 | 1-2 weeks |
$100 |
| Thailand | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Max. 3 months work with any one employer. Must have tertiary qualifications & return ticket. |
$5000 | 2 weeks |
$225 |
| Turkey | Age: 18-30 Valid for 12 months. Uni degree or completed second year uni. Must apply for a residence permit upon arrival. |
Not specified |
4-6 weeks |
$170 |
| UK | Age: 17-30 Valid for 24 months. Not valid for professional sportsperson jobs, Doctors in Training and setting up businesses. |
$4500 | 3-4 weeks |
$250 |
| USA | Age: N/A Valid for 24 months. Sponsorship cost additional. |
Not specified |
4 mths |
US$220 |
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