France working holiday visa.

16 passports can apply. See the age limit, how long you can stay, the cost and the places for each one. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.

Working Holiday visa (PVT)

16 passports can apply

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Age when you apply: 18 to 3035 for Argentina, Australia and Canada. Under 30 for Chile, Hong Kong, Mexico and Peru.
Stay: 12 monthsUp to 12 months. Cannot be extended.
Cost: Set by passportFree for some passports, set by passport for others.
Places: Set by passportEach country has a yearly quota.
Savings needed: Usually at least EUR 2,500.
Where to apply: Start on the France-Visas site, then apply at the French embassy or visa centre.

Apply at the visa centre in your own country. Australians, Canadians and Colombians living abroad can apply where they live.
You can work, but the main reason for the stay must be a holiday.

Checked 7 Oct 2026

Who can apply

Passports that can apply.

Your passport sets your age limit, how long you can stay and how many places there are.

Passport	Age	Stay	Places	Cost	Notes
Argentina	18 to 35	12 months	Not published	Free
Australia	18 to 35	12 months	Not published	See source
Brazil	18 to 30	12 months	Not published	See source	2026 places used up.
Canada	18 to 35	12 months	Not published	See source
Chile	18 to 29	12 months	400 a year	EUR 99	Apply by your 30th birthday.
Colombia	18 to 30	12 months	400 a year	Free
Ecuador	18 to 30	12 months	Not published	See source
Hong Kong	18 to 29	12 months	Not published	See source	Apply by your 30th birthday.
Japan	18 to 30	12 months	Not published	Free
Mexico	18 to 29	12 months	300 a year	See source	2026 places used up. Apply by your 30th birthday.
New Zealand	18 to 30	12 months	Not published	See source
Peru	18 to 29	12 months	Not published	See source	Apply by your 30th birthday.
Russia	18 to 30	12 months	Not published	See source
South Korea	18 to 30	12 months	Not published	See source
Taiwan	18 to 30	12 months	Not published	See source
Uruguay	18 to 30	12 months	Not published	See source

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FAQ

Common questions.

Who can get a France working holiday visa?

Citizens of 16 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan and Uruguay.

What is the age limit?

You must be 18 to 30 when you apply. For Chile, Hong Kong, Mexico and Peru, the upper limit is 29. For Argentina, Australia and Canada, the upper limit is 35.

How long can I stay?

Up to 12 months. Up to 12 months. Cannot be extended.

How much does it cost?

There is no single published fee. Free for some passports, set by passport for others.

Sources

France: Working Holiday visa (PVT) (france-visas.gouv.fr)
France: how to apply (france-visas.gouv.fr)

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.

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