Guide
Working Holiday Visas
What is a working holiday visa?
Working holiday and youth mobility visas combine travel with permission to take certain kinds of work during a temporary stay. Eligibility usually depends on your citizenship and age, with further conditions set by each agreement.
About this guide
A working holiday offers time to experience everyday life in another country while working along the way. It can suit someone who wants a defined period abroad with more flexibility than a short vacation.
This guide compares the schemes available through different passports. Start with the destinations open to your citizenship and age, then consider how their work conditions fit the trip you want to take. US citizens can also explore the working holiday options for Americans.
Pathways compared
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Countries covered
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Argentina Working Holiday Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | — | — | — |
Australia Work and Holiday Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | 30 | Young adults from partner countries (incl. US) | 1 year (extendable to 3) |
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Australia Working Holiday Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | 30 (35 some) | Young adults from eligible countries | 1 year (extendable to 3) |
Belgium Working Holiday Residence Permit
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Youth Mobility Residency | — | — | — |
Canada Youth Mobility Work Permit
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Youth Mobility Residency | 35; provider requirements also apply | Eligible applicants accepted by an IEC recognized organization | Varies; up to 12 months for U.S. citizens through SWAP |
Germany Working Holiday or Youth Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | 30 / 34 / 35 | AU, CA, IL, JP, KR, NZ citizens | Up to 1 year |
France Working Holiday Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | Usually 30; 35 for Argentina, Australia, and Canada | Young adults from partner countries | 1 year |
Ireland Working Holiday Authorization
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Youth Mobility Residency | Varies by agreement; the U.S. route uses a study or recent-graduate rule instead | Citizens of current working-holiday partner countries who meet their agreement's rules | Usually up to 1 year; up to 2 years for Canadians |
Iceland Working Holiday Residence
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Youth Mobility Residency | — | — | — |
Italy Working Holiday Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | 35 | Eligible citizens of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea | Generally up to 12 months |
Japan Working Holiday Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | 30; check the passport-specific age rule | Young adults meeting a participating passport’s bilateral rules | Depends on the passport arrangement and grant |
South Korea Working Holiday Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | 25-35 depending on citizenship | Eligible passport holders meeting country-specific agreement rules | Usually 1 year; Canada/U.K. up to 2 years and U.S. up to 18 months |
Netherlands Working Holiday Residence Permit
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Youth Mobility Residency | — | — | — |
New Zealand U.S. Working Holiday Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | 30 | U.S. citizens 18-30 | 12 months (+3 mo possible) |
Portugal Youth Mobility Visa for Americans
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Youth Mobility Residency | Student/recent-grad rule | U.S. students & recent grads | Up to 12 months |
Singapore Work Holiday Pass
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Youth Mobility Residency | 25 | Students and graduates meeting the listed-university and resident full-time study rules | Up to 6 months |
UK India Young Professionals Scheme Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | 30 | Indian degree-holders (ballot) | 2 years |
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UK Youth Mobility Scheme Visa
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Youth Mobility Residency | 30 (35 some) | Young adults from partner countries (ballot for some) | 2 years |
No pathways match that filter.