Germany working holiday visa.

13 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

13 passports can apply

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Age when you apply: 18 to 3018 to 30 on the day you apply. Higher for Korea and Canada.
Stay: 12 monthsUp to 12 months. Cannot be extended.
Cost: EUR 75Paid in local money at the embassy.
Places: Set by passportNo cap stated, except 500 for Taiwan.
Savings needed: Set by each German embassy, often EUR 2,000 to 4,000.
Where to apply: A German embassy or consulate.

You can do a working holiday in Germany only once.

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
Andorra	18 to 30	12 months	Not published
Argentina	18 to 30	12 months	Not published
Australia	18 to 30	12 months	Not published
Brazil	18 to 30	12 months	Not published
Canada	18 to 35	12 months	Not published
Chile	18 to 30	12 months	Not published
Hong Kong	18 to 30	12 months	Not published
Israel	18 to 30	12 months	Not published
Japan	18 to 30	12 months	Not published
New Zealand	18 to 30	12 months	Not published
South Korea	18 to 34	12 months	Not published
Taiwan	18 to 30	12 months	500 a year
Uruguay	18 to 30	12 months	Not published

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FAQ

Common questions.

Who can get a Germany working holiday visa?

Citizens of 13 countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan and Uruguay.

What is the age limit?

You must be 18 to 30 when you apply. For South Korea, the upper limit is 34. For 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?

EUR 75. Paid in local money at the embassy.

Sources

Germany: Working Holiday visa (auswaertiges-amt.de)

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

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