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Working Holiday Visa

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–2 weeks

Estimated Cost

EUR €75

Stay Duration

12 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Germany

Cost of Living
2% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€36,000
Quality of Life
195/200
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Overview

For young adults (18-30/35) from partner countries to work and travel in Germany for up to 12 months.

The German Working Holiday Visa lets young adults aged 18-30 (up to 35 for Canadians) from 12 partner countries—including Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Canada—live and work in Germany for up to 12 months under bilateral youth mobility agreements.

The visa costs €75 and processes in 1-2 weeks. Holders can work freely without a job offer, changing employers throughout the stay, but employment must remain incidental to travel. The program is non-renewable, one-time only, and carries no path to permanent residence. Dependents cannot accompany.

This visa is ideal for 18-30 year olds from qualifying countries who want flexible short-term work experience in Germany without a job offer or employer sponsorship.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant12 months

Eligible Nationalities (12)

ArgentinaArgentinaAustraliaAustraliaBrazilBrazilCanadaCanadaChileChileHong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR ChinaIsraelIsraelJapanJapanSouth KoreaSouth KoreaNew ZealandNew ZealandTaiwanTaiwanUruguayUruguay

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Age 18-30 (up to 35 for Canadian citizens)

Citizen of a qualifying country (Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Uruguay)

Not accompanied by dependent family members

Proof of sufficient funds (minimum €2,466, or €3,966 if no accommodation and return ticket)

Travel health insurance

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

2,466 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Completed VIDEX application form

Biometric passport photo

Proof of sufficient funds

Travel health insurance

Pre-paid self-addressed registered envelope (if applying by mail/collecting via mail)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Cultural immersion
  • Low barrier to entry

Worth Knowing

  • Strict age limit
  • Non-renewable
  • No direct path to PR

Application Process

1

Prepare required documents

2

Complete VIDEX application form online

3

Book an appointment at the German Consulate General

4

Attend the appointment and submit documents

5

Pay the visa fee

6

Receive visa and enter Germany

7

Register address in Germany (Anmeldung) within 14 days

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