Germany Working Holiday Visa Information

Citizens of full European (EFTA, EEA) Member Countries are able to live and work in Germany without a visa or work permit.

Germany has working holiday agreements with Australia, New Zealand and Japan Under the working holiday programme visa holders will be able to stay in Germany for up to 12 months. Holiday jobs can be taken up to help finance their stay.

To be eligible applicants must:

* Be 18 and 30 years

* Not accompanied by children

* Posses A Valid Passport

* Have Proof of sufficient fund

* Posses return air tickets or equivalent funds

* Show proof of health insurance valid in Germany for the duration of the stay.

Canadian applicants must also:

* Be enrolled at a post-secondary institution

* Have a written job offer from an employer in Germany before leaving Canada.

* Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of German.

More Information For Canadian Applicants

More Information For New Zealand Applicants

More Information Australian Applicants

More Information For Japanese Applicants

General Germany Visa Information

If you intend to visit Germany, on holiday, a business trip, to study, work, volunteer or as an emigrant you should get up to date and accurate information from the official website of German Foreign Office

International Working Holiday And Temporary Work Visa Chart

For up to date information on visa requirements, you can also check with the Embassy or Consulate of Germany before you travel.

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