Age when applying
18–30
You must be within this range when submitting the application. Booking an appointment before your birthday is not enough.
References: BR-DE-18
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GermanyBrazilian passport / practical guide
Germany Working Holiday for Brazilian citizens (2026)
Plan your Working Holiday visa application for Germany: review Brazil’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.
Germany at a glance
- Age when applying
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: BR-DE-18
- Annual quota
- 1,000 per yearLearn moreReferences: BR-DE-18
- Application dates
- Appointment at your competent consulateLearn moreReferences: BR-DE-18
- Language requirement
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: BR-DE-18
- Length of stay
- Generally up to 1 yearLearn moreReferences: BR-DE-18
- Visa fee
- EUR 75Learn moreReferences: BR-DE-18
- Funds for your stay
- EUR 1,326 + accommodation and return as applicableLearn moreReferences: BR-DE-18
- Passport and nationality
- Brazilian citizenship and residence in BrazilLearn moreReferences: BR-DE-18
Source research for Brazilian citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in Germany for Brazilian citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
Brazilian citizenship and residence in Brazil
Apply in the consular jurisdiction of your current Brazilian residence. Your passport needs at least two blank pages. Residence alone does not replace the nationality requirement.
References: BR-DE-18
Language requirement
The page does not establish a language examination. The CV and motivation must be in English or German; this is a document instruction, not automatic proof of proficiency.
References: BR-DE-18
Explore German courses →Documents and previous participation
VIDEX, photo, residence, CV and motivation
Complete, print and sign VIDEX. Bring originals in the stated order, a biometric photo, residence proof, insurance, accommodation or funds and return travel or funds. CV and motivation are in English or German. You must not have participated in this programme before.
References: BR-DE-18
Before applying
Prepare EUR 1,326 for the first three months’ living costs. Add EUR 1,140 without accommodation evidence and EUR 750 without a return ticket. The page permits evidence such as a blocked account or declaration of commitment, subject to requirements. Provide adequate insurance and a CV and motivation in English or German. Check for two blank passport pages.
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
1,000 per year
This is the combined annual maximum across German missions in Brazil; it does not show remaining places.
References: BR-DE-18
Application dates
Appointment at your competent consulate
Appointments use the official online channel. Confirm the office for your residence and its calendar; we have not established one annual opening date.
References: BR-DE-18
Visa fee
EUR 75
The guidance allows cash in reais or an international credit card subject to conditions. Confirm the amount and payment method for your appointment; other expenses are separate.
References: BR-DE-18
How to prepare your application
- Check age, first participation and the consular jurisdiction of your current Brazilian residence. Book only through the official online channel.
- Complete VIDEX online, print and sign it. Organise originals, photo, passport, residence evidence, insurance, CV and motivation according to the checklist.
- Choose financial evidence accounting separately for living costs, accommodation and return travel. Attend the appointment and pay by an accepted method.
- Wait for review of the complete file and check the issued visa before finalising travel. Follow the arrival and residence instructions you receive.
Official average of two to four weeks after complete documentation is submitted. Individual cases can take longer.
References: BR-DE-18
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
Generally up to 1 year
The guidance says the visa is generally issued for one year. Check your granted visa’s dates and conditions before booking.
References: BR-DE-18
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
EUR 1,326 + accommodation and return as applicable
For three months: EUR 1,326 living costs; add EUR 1,140 without accommodation evidence and EUR 750 without a return ticket. The guidance lists totals of EUR 3,216, 2,466, 2,076 or 1,326 depending on the combination. Do not buy tickets simply to reduce funds evidence; confirm accepted documents and methods.
References: BR-DE-18
Travel insurance
Adequate medical cover when applying
Provide the evidence requested by the mission and read its coverage instructions before buying. Confirm amounts and details through the officially linked insurance guidance.
References: BR-DE-18
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 Germany
Work conditions
Temporary jobs; self-employment permitted
Brazil’s guidance permits temporary jobs to support the trip and self-employed activities. Check your permit conditions; we do not copy other countries’ employer limits.
References: BR-DE-18
Study during your trip
A maximum study period was not established in the inspected Brazilian page. Confirm the intended course with the mission before paying.
References: BR-DE-18
Explore German courses →On arrival
Check the dates and conditions printed on the visa and the mission’s residence instructions. Keep insurance, accommodation and funds evidence. The Brazilian guidance permits temporary jobs and self-employment, subject to the law and issued document.
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 Brazilian citizens
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
Must I live in Brazil to apply?
The page requires filing in the German consular jurisdiction of your current residence in Brazil. Confirm the office before booking.
Why are there four funds totals?
The amounts depend on whether accommodation and a return ticket are already evidenced. Published totals are EUR 3,216, 2,466, 2,076 or 1,326. Use the combination matching your documents.
Can I be self-employed?
Yes. The Brazilian guidance allows self-employment as well as temporary jobs supporting the holiday. Check individual conditions and the law governing the activity.
Must my CV be in German?
The page accepts the CV and motivation in English or German and specifies Europass for the CV.
Can I pay by PIX or debit card?
The published guidance does not accept PIX or debit cards. It lists cash in reais or international Mastercard/Visa credit payment in euros, with the cardholder present. Confirm for your appointment.
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.
German missions in Brazil
The page links missions in Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo and their jurisdictions. Confirm which receives your application.
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 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.
- Representações alemãs no Brasil - Working Holiday Source checked: 16 October 2026
- Representações alemãs no Brasil - Working Holiday Source checked: 18 October 2026