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Working Holiday Visa

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At a Glance

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Estimated Cost

EUR €90

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Spain

Cost of Living
26% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€22,000
Quality of Life
183/200
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Overview

One-year non-renewable stay for young adults aged 18-30 (18-35 for Canadians) from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and South Korea to travel in Spain while working casually.

Spain's Working Holiday visa lets young adults from partner countries — Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and South Korea — live and work in Spain for up to one year. No job offer is required; the stay is primarily for tourism, with paid work permitted on a supplemental basis.

The visa is valid for one year and is not renewable. Dependents cannot accompany the holder. The consular fee is approximately €90, though amounts vary by bilateral agreement. Processing takes 4–8 weeks. No PR pathway exists.

This visa is ideal for 18–30 year olds (18–35 for Canadians) from qualifying countries who want to explore Spain while funding their stay through casual work.

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a national of a country with a reciprocal agreement (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, South Korea)

Age between 18 and 30 years inclusive at time of application (up to 35 for Canadian citizens)

Cannot be accompanied by dependent family members

Must not have previously participated in the Spain Working Holiday program

Proof of sufficient financial means for initial support and return journey (typically 100% of IPREM, approx. €2,000 - €3,000 depending on country)

No criminal record in the last 5 years in any country of residence

Medical certificate showing no serious contagious diseases under IHR 2005

Comprehensive travel health insurance with repatriation coverage

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

National visa application form, fully completed and signed

Valid passport (minimum 1 year validity with at least two blank pages)

Recent passport-sized photographs

NIE number certificate (if requested by the consulate)

Proof of sufficient financial resources (bank statements, travel cards, etc.)

Apostilled and translated criminal record certificate from countries of residence in last 5 years

Official medical certificate confirming no serious contagious diseases under IHR 2005

Proof of comprehensive travel and medical insurance with repatriation coverage

Proof of return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one

Application Process

1

Obtain a NIE (Foreigner Identity Number) certificate from the consulate or local police

2

Gather required documentation including criminal record check, medical certificate, and financial proof

3

Schedule an in-person visa appointment at the Spanish consulate with jurisdiction over your residence

4

Submit the visa application form and pay the corresponding consular fee

5

Await consular processing and pick up the passport once the visa is granted

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