UK working holiday visa.

12 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.

12 passports can apply

Age when you apply: 18 to 3018 to 30, or 35 for some passports.
Stay: 2 yearsAustralia, Canada and New Zealand can add a third year.
Cost: GBP 340 + health feePlus the health surcharge, usually GBP 776 for each year of the visa.
Places: Set by passportEach country has places for 2026.
Savings needed: GBP 2,530 in your bank for 28 days in a row.
Where to apply: Online, from outside the UK, up to 6 months before you travel.

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	Notes
Andorra	18 to 30	2 years	100 in 2026
Australia	18 to 35	2 years	38,500 in 2026	Can add a third year.
Canada	18 to 35	2 years	10,000 in 2026	Can add a third year.
Hong Kong	18 to 30	2 years	1,000 in 2026	Ballot first.
Iceland	18 to 30	2 years	1,000 in 2026
Japan	18 to 30	2 years	6,000 in 2026
Monaco	18 to 30	2 years	1,000 in 2026
New Zealand	18 to 35	2 years	8,000 in 2026	Can add a third year.
San Marino	18 to 30	2 years	1,000 in 2026
South Korea	18 to 35	2 years	5,000 in 2026
Taiwan	18 to 30	2 years	1,000 in 2026	Ballot first.
Uruguay	18 to 30	2 years	500 in 2026

Check every country your passport can do a working holiday in.

FAQ

Who can get a United Kingdom working holiday visa?

Citizens of 12 countries: Andorra, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, San Marino, South Korea, Taiwan and Uruguay.

What is the age limit?

You must be 18 to 30 when you apply. For Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Korea, the upper limit is 35.

How long can I stay?

Up to 2 years. 2 years. Australia, Canada and New Zealand can add a third year.

How much does it cost?

GBP 340 + health fee. Plus the health surcharge, usually GBP 776 for each year of the visa.

Sources

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

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