Age when applying
Ages 18–30
Apply within the embassy’s stated age range.
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Argentina
AustriaArgentine passport / practical guide
Austria Working Holiday for Argentines (2026)
Plan your Working Holiday visa application for Austria: review Argentina’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Austria at a glance
- Age when applying
- Ages 18–30Learn moreReferences: ARAT1
- Annual quota
- Up to 200 per yearLearn moreReferences: ARAT1
- Application dates
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARAT1
- Language requirement
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARAT1
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: ARAT1
- Visa fee
- EUR 195Learn moreReferences: ARAT1
- Funds for your stay
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARAT1
- Passport and nationality
- Argentine passport + 3 monthsLearn moreReferences: ARAT1
Source research for Argentine citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in Austria for Argentines (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
Argentine passport + 3 months
At least three months beyond the requested visa and two blank pages; bring copies of the identity page and visas.
References: ARAT1
Language requirement
Language evidence needs confirmation. German can help daily life and job searching.
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Explore German courses →Documents and previous participation
D form, photo and police certificate
Add passport and copies, funds, insurance and transport evidence. Apply only at the Austrian Embassy in Buenos Aires.
References: ARAT1
Budget using the current fee
An older indexed official checklist mentions EUR 150, while the current page states EUR 195. Prepare the higher amount and confirm payment; do not treat the older list as the current fee.
References: ARAT1
Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills before travelling.
Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Step 2
Apply for the Working Holiday visa
Annual quota
Up to 200 per year
Annual cap, not current availability.
References: ARAT1
Application dates
An official appointment is required; no annual opening date is asserted.
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Visa fee
EUR 195
The current page lists EUR 195 for a D-WHP visa over 90 days. Confirm payment currency and method with the embassy.
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How to prepare your application
Argentine Working Holiday visa applications are filed only at the Austrian Embassy in Buenos Aires with an official appointment. Prepare the visa D form and evidence; use the Argentine-to-Austria section.
- Gather requirements and confirm funds, translations and payment with the embassy.
- Book personally through the official system linked by the embassy. Do not pay intermediaries or make multiple bookings.
- Submit the application in Buenos Aires following appointment instructions.
- Wait for a decision and check visa dates and conditions before travel.
A decision timeframe is unconfirmed in the programme-specific sources reviewed. Ask the authority; appointment waiting time is separate. ARAT1
Read official instructionsWe do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.
Step 3
If my visa is approved
Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
Check the authorised dates on the granted visa.
References: ARAT1
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
Sufficient initial funds and transport evidence or money to buy it are required. The page consulted gives no numeric minimum; confirm the amount and evidence with the embassy.
References: ARAT1
Travel insurance
Minimum EUR 30,000 cover
Travel, medical and accident insurance for the entire stay, including repatriation and all required risks.
References: ARAT1
My preparation checklist
Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.
These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.
Step 5
Start my Working Holiday in Austria
Work conditions
Up to 6 months per employer
The limit is with one employer, not six months of total work. Confirm other employment conditions before accepting a role.
References: ARAT1
Study during your trip
Confirm permitted study and duration with the embassy before paying for a course.
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Explore German courses →Register your address
Register with the municipality within three days of moving into a dwelling; the accommodation provider must sign the Meldezettel. Dwellings used for no more than three days are exempt, and tourist accommodation has a guest register. Online registration requires prior Austrian registration and a supported electronic identity.
References: ARAT-REGISTRATION-18
Your first days
- Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
- Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
- If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.
Compare other options for Argentines
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply?
Only at the Austrian Embassy in Buenos Aires, using its official appointment system. Do not pay intermediaries or make multiple bookings.
References: ARAT1
Which form do I prepare?
Prepare the signed visa D form, photo and the funds, insurance, return and police evidence specified by the embassy.
References: ARAT1
Is a minimum funds amount confirmed?
The page requires sufficient initial and return funds without giving a numeric threshold here. Confirm evidence before your appointment.
References: ARAT1
Can I work six months for each employer?
The published restriction is six months with the same employer within the authorised stay of up to twelve months.
References: ARAT1
What insurance does Austria require?
Cover for the full stay, all risks and repatriation, with at least EUR 30,000. Check exclusions and dates.
References: ARAT1
How do I register my address?
Ask the municipality and prepare the Meldezettel signed by your accommodation provider. The general dwelling deadline is three days after moving in, subject to official exceptions.
References: ARAT-REGISTRATION-18
Authorities and guidance
Official contacts for preparing your trip
Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.
Austrian Embassy in Buenos Aires
Use official channels for requirements and appointment questions.
Calle French 3671, 1425 Buenos Aires
Official informationArgentine consular assistance
Check the official directory before travelling.
Official informationOfficial sources
Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.
Source research recorded on 18 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.