A working holiday visa lets young people from eligible countries travel to a partner country for an extended holiday while doing short casual work to fund their trip. It is a youth-mobility scheme based on bilateral agreements.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Published 2026-09-15 · Updated 2026-09-15
Purpose
An extended holiday combined with short casual work to fund the trip.
Who is it for?
Young adults (usually 18–30 or 18–35) from countries with a working holiday agreement.
Typical application method
Online application with identity, funds and health checks; places are often capped.
Can Krosz help?
Krosz can help you understand the general working holiday route and documents. We are a private service and not a government authority.
Krosz does not publish fabricated processing times, fees, validity or stay durations. Country-specific figures appear only when pulled from Krosz's verified visa database.
Tell us where you're planning to travel and our team can help you understand the application process.
Overview
A working holiday visa is a youth-mobility permit based on bilateral agreements between countries. It lets young people holiday in the destination for up to a year or two and take short casual jobs to support themselves.
It is designed for travel first, work second. The work is meant to be incidental — topping up funds — rather than a career. Many schemes limit how long you can work for one employer.
It differs from a work visa (long-term employment with a sponsor) and a digital nomad visa (remote work for foreign clients). Working holiday is about travel and casual local work.
Exemptions depend on your nationality, the destination and your circumstances — always confirm for your exact combination.
Activities
Extended holiday
Travelling for up to a year or two.
Short casual work
Taking casual jobs to fund the trip.
Short study
Some schemes allow short study periods.
Travel in & out
Entering and leaving during the stay.
What you normally cannot do
Documents
Only documents relevant to this category are shown. Exact requirements vary by country — confirm for your destination.
Passport
Valid with sufficient validity for the whole stay.
Photograph
Recent photo meeting the destination's rules.
Application form
Completed working holiday application.
Funds proof
Evidence of savings to support yourself initially.
Health & character checks
Medical and police clearance where required.
Return ticket or funds
Return ticket or proof of funds to buy one.
Process
A category-specific application timeline. Steps may differ by destination and your circumstances.
Check eligibility
Confirm your nationality and age qualify under the agreement.
Apply for a place
Submit the application — places are often capped and open yearly.
Show funds & checks
Provide savings, health and character evidence.
Pay the fee
Pay the application fee.
Processing
The authority verifies identity, funds and checks.
Decision
Receive the visa, usually valid for 1–2 years.
Krosz tool
Tell us where you want to travel and your passport. We'll route you to the right Krosz visa page.
Destinations
Only destinations where Krosz has verified data for this purpose are shown. We never claim every country offers a visa with the same name.
Krosz does not currently process this visa category for specific destinations.
Contact the relevant embassy or authority for the country you plan to visit, or for guidance.
Comparison
| Point of comparison | Working Holiday Visa | Work Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Holiday with casual work | Long-term employment |
| Sponsor | No employer sponsor | Employer sponsorship required |
| Age | Limited to a youth band | Usually no age limit |
| Duration | 1–2 years, non-renewable | Tied to the job contract |
Be prepared
General, educational reasons relevant to this category. We never publish invented refusal rates.
Practical
FAQ
Tell us where you're planning to travel and our team can help you understand the application process.
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Krosz is a private visa assistance platform and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Last reviewed: 2026-09-15.
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