Germany working holiday visa: partner countries

This page is for citizens of partner countries who want to apply for Germany’s Working Holiday programme. It shows the list of eligible countries and the general rules. The programme allows for stays of up to twelve months. During the stay, you may take holiday jobs to help finance your trip. The visa is available to citizens of 11 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, and Japan.

To be eligible, your passport must be from one of the listed countries. The standard age range for applicants is 18 to 30, but some applicants may be eligible up to age 34. The specific fees, processing times, and required documents are set by the German mission where you submit your application.

Program

Working Holiday programme

Passports listed

11

Age ranges

18 to 30, 18 to 34

General rules

• Stays of up to twelve months.
• Holiday jobs may be taken to help finance the stay.
• Fees, processing times and the document list are published by the German mission that handles your application.

Passports accepted: Working Holiday programme

What stands out

The data shows two different age limits for this visa programme. While the standard range is 18 to 30, an upper limit of 34 is also listed. The specific age limit that applies to you depends on your country of citizenship. The official information from the German mission handling your application will state which age range is correct for your passport.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check the German Foreign Office list and the age limit for your nationality.
2. Find which German mission handles your application (some nationalities can only apply at one office).
3. Use that mission's page for the fee, processing time and document list, then apply.