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Working Holiday Programme (Programme Vacances-Travail)
LuxembourgLuxembourg•Europe
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Working Holiday Programme (Programme Vacances-Travail)

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €180

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

This programme is a cultural exchange for young adults from specific partner countries.

The Working Holiday Programme facilitates cultural exchange for young adults from specific partner countries, allowing them to live and work in Luxembourg for up to one year. Participants must meet specific age and financial requirements and apply through the relevant diplomatic mission. The program is non-renewable and does not lead to permanent residency.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Annual Cap & Quota

Varies by country

Eligible Nationalities (7)

AustraliaAustraliaCanadaCanadaChileChileJapanJapanSouth KoreaSouth KoreaNew ZealandNew ZealandTaiwanTaiwan

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Processing0 days – 3 months
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Citizenship of a partner country (Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan)

Age 18-30 (or 18-35 for Canada and Taiwan)

Proof of sufficient funds (min. €2,500)

Medical/travel insurance (min. €30,000 coverage)

Clean criminal record

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

2,500 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (valid 15+ months)

Proof of sufficient funds

Medical/travel insurance

Clean criminal record

Motivation letter/CV

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows for travel and work in Luxembourg
  • Cultural exchange opportunity

Worth Knowing

  • Non-renewable
  • Strict age and nationality requirements
  • Limited annual quotas
  • Not a citizen of a partner country
  • Outside of age range
  • Insufficient funds

Application Process

1

Verify qualification based on country of residence

2

Prepare required documentation

3

Apply for a Type D visa at the competent diplomatic mission

Application Forms

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