Working holiday visa
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A working holiday visa is a travel permit which allows travellers to undertake employment in the country issuing the visa for the purpose of supplementing their travel funds.
Most working holiday visas are offered under reciprocal agreements between certain countries, to encourage travel and cultural exchange between their citizens.
There are often several restrictions on this type of visa:
The originating countries in this were Japan
, Australia
, New Zealand
and Canada
, which all wished to allow their young people to visit the United Kingdom
.
It allows young people to experience living in a foreign country, without undergoing the usual costly expenses of finding work sponsorship in advance, or going on expensive university exchange programmes.
In Japan
there is a Working Holiday Maker Alumni association, which gives seminars and orienteering to Japanese working holiday goers.
http://www.workpermit.com/canada/working_holiday.htm
To be eligible a person must:
visa http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/assets/pdfs/Canada-Czech%20Republic%20ENG.pdf.
Among other nationalities Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders can remain in the country indefinitely if they find long-term work they are uniquely qualified to do. This is subject to approval by the government employment office - Bundesagentur für Arbeit. (See §16 AufenthV http://www.info4alien.de/)
To obtain a Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa you must :
Separately, Hong Kong residents 18 to 30 ages who are British National (Overseas) can apply for UK Youth Mobility Scheme without sponsors.
http://www.ambcanberra.esteri.it/NR/rdonlyres/12400342-615B-426D-8D30-7364457FC126/0/Infoworkingholidayvisa.pdf
For citizens of Canada: The processing time for Norway visa can be long or the limit reached because of high demand.
As of December 2010, the Spanish authorities have failed to apply this agreement within Spain and most Canadian citizens in Spain under this agreement have not been able to confirm their legal status nor been able to work. Canadian citizens wishing to apply for this visa should be aware of this current situation and should not plan their year upon receiving the visa because they might have to return to Canada after 90 days.
Spain also has an agreement with New Zealand.
http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/assets/pdfs/Canada-Sweden%20ENG.pdf.
nationals was merged with other schemes: au pairs, BUNAC, the Gap Year entrants concession, the Japan Youth Exchange Scheme and the concession for research assistants to MPs. Participating countries must offer a reciprocal scheme to young British nationals. The scheme has launched with just four participating countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, Taiwan and New Zealand. Hong Kong residents with British National (Overseas) passport can also apply, so are British overseas citizen, British overseas territories citizen living across the globe.
The 24 month validity period runs continuously from the date from which the Entry Clearance is valid. Regardless of any time spent travelling outside the UK. This period cannot be extended nor can it be put on hold.
Although participants can undertake self-funded study while they are in the UK, either part-time or full-time, they cannot switch in the UK to student immigration status. Someone who wishes to stay longer in the UK to complete a full-time course must apply in their home country for a student visa. If someone does complete a course of study in the UK during their Tier 5 leave, they will not be eligible to switch to the Tier 1 (Post Study Work) scheme within the UK.
does not. Most countries offering these visas exclude Americans in response. There are opportunities for US citizens to work in Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea under similar bilateral
programs, however.
South Africa, from where 17,000 young people previously came to the UK under the Working Holiday scheme, is also not part of the British Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme. However, university level students and recent graduates of any nationality are eligible to apply for a 6-month Internship in Britain through BUNAC (officially known as the BUNAC Blue Card Internship Programme).
Other non-participating countries where the previous UK scheme was popular include India, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Ghana.
Most working holiday visas are offered under reciprocal agreements between certain countries, to encourage travel and cultural exchange between their citizens.
There are often several restrictions on this type of visa:
- many are intended for young travellers, and as such have an age restriction (usually 18-30 or 35)
- there are usually limits on the type of employment taken, or the length of time the traveller can be employed.
- the visa holder is expected to have sufficient funds to live on while they seek employment
The originating countries in this were Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, which all wished to allow their young people to visit the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
It allows young people to experience living in a foreign country, without undergoing the usual costly expenses of finding work sponsorship in advance, or going on expensive university exchange programmes.
In Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
there is a Working Holiday Maker Alumni association, which gives seminars and orienteering to Japanese working holiday goers.
Countries offering working holiday visas
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Argentina
- Argentina's Working Holiday Program http://www.arg.org.nz/consular/visas.htm provides opportunities for people aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) to holiday in Argentina and to supplement their travel funds through incidental employment.
- The visa allows a stay of up to 12 months and is available to New Zealand, Ireland and France http://forum.pvtistes.net/largentine/60867-argentine-conditions-et-caracteristiques-de-ce-pvt.html#post519157 Citizens.
Australia
- Australia's Working Holiday program http://www.visabureau.com/australia/working-holiday-visa.aspx provides opportunities for people aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) to holiday in Australia and to supplement their travel funds through short-term employment.
- The visa allows a stay of up to 12 months from the date of first entry to Australia, regardless of whether the holder spends the whole time in Australia. There is an optional 12 month extension available for individuals that have completed three months specified work in designated rural areas of Australia.
- Any kind of work of a temporary or casual nature is allowed, but work for more than six months with any one employer is not permitted.
- Working holiday visa holders are entitled to study or embark on a training course for a maximum of four months.
- Individuals may be subject to medical checks prior to coming to Australia particularly if seeking employment in healthcare or teaching. Applicants will be informed by the online application system if they require medical checks.
- The Australian working holiday visa is only available to eligible candidates once in a lifetime, although by undertaking work in a specified industry in regional Australia, it is possible to gain eligibility to an additional 12 month working holiday visa.
- Australia has reciprocal Working Holiday maker arrangements in effect with the United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, the NetherlandsNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Republic of IrelandRepublic of IrelandIreland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, Republic of Korea, MaltaMaltaMalta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, DenmarkDenmarkDenmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, SwedenSwedenSweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, NorwayNorwayNorway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, FinlandFinlandFinland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, the Republic of Cyprus, FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, BelgiumBelgiumBelgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, EstoniaEstoniaEstonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
and TaiwanTaiwanTaiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. Passport holders from these nations may apply for a Working Holiday Visa subclass 417. - Passport holders from the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, ChileChileChile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, TurkeyTurkeyTurkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, Malaysia and ThailandThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, can apply for a work and holiday visa subclass 462, provided they have a tertiary education (except for individuals from the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
). BangladeshBangladeshBangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
has signed a work holiday visa agreement with Australia, which will be included with subclass 462, this program was implemented in October 2007. For more information, visit www.immi.gov.au . - New Zealand passport holders can work in Australia without restriction.
Austria
Austria currently has a Youth Workers Exchange Program available to Canadian graduates aged between 18 and 30. The program is called Swap http://www.swap.ca/.Belgium
- Citizens of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand who are between the ages of 18 and 30 may be eligible for a working holiday visa http://www.diplomatie.be/canberra/default.asp?id=28&mnu=28&ACT=5&content=122http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/assets/pdfs/Canada-Belgium%20ENG.pdf.
Canada
- Citizens of Australia http://www.whpcanada.org.au/, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic http://canada.cz/am3/asp/text.asp?pageID=7YRcLhlO&lang=3, Denmark, Estonia http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/canada_estonia_agreement-accord_de_canada_estonie.aspx?lang=eng, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea http://www.international.gc.ca/korea/new-announcement-ko.asp, Latvia, The Netherlands, New Zealand http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/asia/whp/intro-en.asp, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the US are eligible for a Canadian working holiday visa, so long as they fulfil certain criteria which are specific to each country.
- Citizens of Poland between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible from 2009. Canada has also signed an agreement with SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. - Citizens of Ukraine between the ages of 18 and 25 are eligible from 2010. There are no restriction for applicants status (non-students).
- Age limits are from 18-30 for most countries; 18-35 for citizens of Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland and Switzerland. Some countries' programs specify that the applicant must be a full-time student; others do not, and some have separate programmes for students and non-students.
- The type of work allowed and the maximum duration of stay depends on the applicant's country of residence.
http://www.workpermit.com/canada/working_holiday.htm
Chile
Chile offers working holiday visas to citizens of Australia, Canada and New Zealand.To be eligible a person must:
- Be aged between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age, both inclusive, at the time of application.
- Possess a valid Canadian, New Zealand or Australian passport.
- Provide evidence of holding a medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance to remain in force throughout his/her stay in Chile.
Czech Republic
- Canadian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 may be eligible for a working holiday
- New Zealand citizens between the ages of 18 and 30
visa http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/assets/pdfs/Canada-Czech%20Republic%20ENG.pdf.
Denmark
Denmark offers a working holiday visa to Australian, Canadian, Chilean, Japanese, Korean and New Zealand passport holders.Finland
Finland offers a working holiday visa to Australians and New Zealanders. Information can be found on the website of the finnish embassy. Applicant must be between 18 and 30 years of age when applying for the permit. http://www.finland.org.au/public/default.aspx?nodeid=35622&contentlan=2&culture=en-USFrance
France offers a working holiday visa (Permis Vacances Travail, usually called PVT) to Australian, Canadian, Japanese, New Zealand, South Korean, Argentinian, Taiwanese citizens http://forum.pvtistes.net/forum.php. Information can be found on the website of the French embassy of each country. http://www.ambafrance-ca.org/spip.php?article1950 http://www.ambafrance-jp.org/article.php3?id_article=2181Germany
Citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan aged between 18 and 30 may apply for a Working Holiday Visa. Citizens of Canada between 18 and 35 years of age may apply as well. There is no limit on the duration of employment, during the stay of up to 12 months. Evidence of sufficient funds for the first three months are required (i.e. 250 euro per month).Among other nationalities Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders can remain in the country indefinitely if they find long-term work they are uniquely qualified to do. This is subject to approval by the government employment office - Bundesagentur für Arbeit. (See §16 AufenthV http://www.info4alien.de/)
Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR government has working holiday agreements with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Japan, and Korea (South).- Applicants may be granted a stay of up to 12 months.
To obtain a Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa you must :
- Be an Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, Irish, German, Japanese, or Korean (South) citizen who is holder of valid passport and ordinarily resident in their home country.
- Intend primarily to holiday in Hong Kong
- Be aged between 18 and 30 at the time of application
- Have sufficient funds and return or onward ticket when you arrive in Hong Kong
- Be of good health and of good character
Separately, Hong Kong residents 18 to 30 ages who are British National (Overseas) can apply for UK Youth Mobility Scheme without sponsors.
Ireland
- Citizens of Australia, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, and New Zealand http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8778#holidays , aged 18–30 (inclusive) may be eligible for an Irish Working Holiday Visa.
- Republic of Korea has signed "working holiday" program with Ireland. (Dec.21,2009)
- Now US citizens are eligible to apply for Working Holiday Authorization in Ireland. US citizens applying for this visa must have the following documentation:
- Valid United States passport that will be valid for the entirety of the stay in Ireland.
- 2 recent identical passport photographs with your name on the reverse
- Current curriculum vitae (with references)
- Original bank statement showing that you have access to €1,500 (or equivalent) plus a return ticket; or €3,000 (or equivalent)
- Originals of any qualifications obtained or letter from school/college/university (where applicable)
- The relevant fee of €250 or dollar equivalent as advised by the relevant Mission
- Return airline tickets
- Certificate of medical/travel insurance valid for the duration of the trip (based on dates on tickets)
- Applicants must have sufficient funds to support themselves for at least the initial part of the holiday or in the event of failing to secure employment. Immigration officials may request evidence of sufficient funds at the point of entry to Ireland.
- No one person may make use of the scheme on more than one occasion.
Italy
- Australian citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 and Canadian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible for a working holiday visa http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/assets/pdfs/Canada-Italy%20ENG.pdf.
http://www.ambcanberra.esteri.it/NR/rdonlyres/12400342-615B-426D-8D30-7364457FC126/0/Infoworkingholidayvisa.pdf
Japan
- Citizens from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom who are between the ages of 18 and 30, and citizens from Ireland who are between the ages of 18 and 25 may apply for a Working Holiday Visa. Irish citizens over 25 years of age are in some cases allowed to apply for the visa.http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html
- A one-year visa may be granted to citizens of France, Germany, Korea, Ireland, and the UK—with no extension possible. A six-month visa may be granted to citizens of Australia which can be extended twice and once for citizens of New Zealand and Canada.
Latvia
- Canadian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible for a working holiday visa http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/assets/pdfs/Canada-Latvia%20ENG.pdf.
The Netherlands
- Citizens of Australia, Canada and New Zealand between the ages of 18-30 are eligible.http://www.ind.nl/en/Images/4012_tcm6-595.pdf
New Zealand
- Available to citizens of Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Uruguay.
- Australia has reciprocal visa arrangements with New Zealand and Australian citizens are able to live and work in New Zealand at any time and for any duration, regardless of their age or education. Although entry may be denied on the basis of prior criminal convictions.
- Conditions vary between countries.
- Most travellers can enroll in one training or study course of up to three months duration during their visit.
Norway
- Citizens of Australia and New Zealand who are between the ages of 18 and 30 (inclusive) are eligible for a one-time, Norwegian working holiday visa.
- Citizens of Canada who are between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible for a Norwegian working holiday visa.http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/assets/pdfs/Canada-Norway%20ENG.pdf.
For citizens of Canada: The processing time for Norway visa can be long or the limit reached because of high demand.
Poland
- Citizens of Canada between the ages of 18-35 are eligible http://geo.international.gc.ca/canada-europa/poland/youth_jeunes/menu-en.aspx]
- Citizens of New Zealand between the ages of 18-30 will be eligible after the programme is ratified in late 2009. http://www.nzembassy.com/news.cfm?CFID=27914990&CFTOKEN=89405775&c=45&l=115&i=4806
South Korea
- Citizens of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Ireland, Sweden, Taiwan and the United States who are between the ages of 18 and 30 are eligible for a South Korean working holiday visa (H-1 visa).
- Ireland has signed "working holiday" program with Republic of Korea. (Dec.21,2009)
- Hong Kong and Taiwan(ROC) have signed "working holiday" program with Republic of Korea and Effective from Jan,1, 2011
- The visa is valid for 12 months (18 months for the US citizens)
- A working holiday visa holders cannot be employed in certain job such as receptionist, dancer, singer, musician, acrobat, or in places of entertainment where they may endanger good morals and manners.
- To teach a foreign language the same qualification requirements as a "E-2 Language instructor visa" applies and permission must be granted by the chief of immigration office.
Singapore
Singapore offers a working holiday visa (6 months validity) for soon-to-be or existing undergraduates and graduates, aged between 18 and 30, from Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States to engage in short working stints in Singapore. For more information, go to: http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/work-holiday-programme/before-you-apply/Pages/default.aspxSpain
Spain has signed an agreement with Canada.As of December 2010, the Spanish authorities have failed to apply this agreement within Spain and most Canadian citizens in Spain under this agreement have not been able to confirm their legal status nor been able to work. Canadian citizens wishing to apply for this visa should be aware of this current situation and should not plan their year upon receiving the visa because they might have to return to Canada after 90 days.
Spain also has an agreement with New Zealand.
Sweden
- Sweden offers a working holiday visa to Australian and New Zealand passport holders.
- Canadian citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 are eligible for a working holiday visa*
- Korean ( South ) between the ages of 18 and 30 ( unmarried ) are eligible for a working holiday visa since 1 Nov 2010
http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/assets/pdfs/Canada-Sweden%20ENG.pdf.
Switzerland
- Canadian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible for a working holiday visa http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/assets/pdfs/Canada-Switzerland-en.pdf.
Republic of China (Taiwan)
- citizens of the following countries are eligible for a working holiday visa: New Zealand (Effective from June 1, 2004);Australia(Effective from November 1, 2004) ;Japan (Effective from June 1, 2009);Canada(Effective from July 1, 2010);Germany(Effective from Oct, 2010), Republic of Korea(Effective from Jan 1, 2011)
- In accordance with the Working Holiday Scheme Arrangements signed between Taiwan and other countries, citizens of contracting countries who have meet the following qualifications may apply for working holiday visas:
- 1.Purpose(Applicants must prove to the ROC(Taiwan)Embassy, Consulate and overseas missions issuing the visas that their primary intention is to holiday in the ROC, with employment being an incidental rather than a primary reason for the visit and will leave the ROC before the visa expires.); 2.Age: The age of applicants shall between 18 and 30 years, both inclusive, at the time of application; 3. Family members of working holiday visa holders, including spouse and children, shall not apply for visas as dependents to come along; 4. Valid passport: (When submitting an application, the applicants’ passport should be valid for more than 12 months upon planned arrival in the ROC.); 5.Valid flight ticket; 6. Living expenses: (Applicants shall be required to have at least NT$ 100,000 or an equivalent amount of foreign currency as their living expenses during their stay in the ROC.); 7. Medical insurance: Applicants shall have full medical and hospitalization insurance during their stay in the ROC.
Thailand
- Citizens of Australia http://thaisydney.idx.com.au/Consular_services/Visa/working%20holiday.html and New Zealand http://www.thaiembassynz.org.nz/Visa/WorkingHolidayVisa.htm are eligible for a 1-year Thai Working Holiday Visa.
- Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30, and have tertiary qualifications (full time courses with at least 3 years of study).
- Applicants must have an Australian passport valid for at least 6 months or a New Zealand passport valid for at least 12 months, a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one, and funds of at least AU$5,000 or NZ$7,000, and must be in good health and hold comprehensive medical insurance.
- Applications must be made at the Thai Embassy in Canberra or the Thai Consulate in Sydney for Australian nationals, or at the Thai Embassy in Wellington for New Zealand nationals.
Turkey
- Turkey's Working Holiday Program provides opportunities for people aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) to holiday in Turkey and to supplement their travel funds through incidental employment.
- The visa allows a stay of up to 12 months and is available to Australian citizens.
United Kingdom
On 27 November 2008, a number of youth mobility schemes were combined into Tier 5 (Youth Mobility), as part of the Points-Based Immigration System. The previous Working Holidaymaker Scheme for CommonwealthCommonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states...
nationals was merged with other schemes: au pairs, BUNAC, the Gap Year entrants concession, the Japan Youth Exchange Scheme and the concession for research assistants to MPs. Participating countries must offer a reciprocal scheme to young British nationals. The scheme has launched with just four participating countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, Taiwan and New Zealand. Hong Kong residents with British National (Overseas) passport can also apply, so are British overseas citizen, British overseas territories citizen living across the globe.
The 24 month validity period runs continuously from the date from which the Entry Clearance is valid. Regardless of any time spent travelling outside the UK. This period cannot be extended nor can it be put on hold.
Although participants can undertake self-funded study while they are in the UK, either part-time or full-time, they cannot switch in the UK to student immigration status. Someone who wishes to stay longer in the UK to complete a full-time course must apply in their home country for a student visa. If someone does complete a course of study in the UK during their Tier 5 leave, they will not be eligible to switch to the Tier 1 (Post Study Work) scheme within the UK.
Uruguay
- Uruguay's Working Holiday Program provides opportunities for people aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) to holiday in Uruguay and to supplement their travel funds through incidental employment.
- The visa allows a stay of up to 12 months and is available to New Zealand Citizens.
Non-participating countries
While most developed countries participate in a Working Holiday scheme with a number of foreign partners, the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
does not. Most countries offering these visas exclude Americans in response. There are opportunities for US citizens to work in Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea under similar bilateral
Bilateralism
Bilateralism consists of the political, economic, or cultural relations between two sovereign states. For example, free trade agreements signed by two states are examples of bilateral treaties. It is in contrast to unilateralism or multilateralism, which refers to the conduct of diplomacy by a...
programs, however.
South Africa, from where 17,000 young people previously came to the UK under the Working Holiday scheme, is also not part of the British Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme. However, university level students and recent graduates of any nationality are eligible to apply for a 6-month Internship in Britain through BUNAC (officially known as the BUNAC Blue Card Internship Programme).
Other non-participating countries where the previous UK scheme was popular include India, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Ghana.