Argentina Working Holiday for Spanish citizens (2026)

Age when applying

18–30, inclusive

Argentina’s Spanish-citizen guidance requires ages 18–30 and habitual residence in Spain. Do not transfer the age limit for Argentines travelling in the other direction.

References: ES-AR

Passport and nationality

Spanish passport and habitual residence in Spain

A valid passport with at least one blank page is required. Apply personally at an Argentine consulate in Spain; confirm which office can handle your case and whether an appointment is needed.

References: ES-AR

Language requirement

Confirm this with the authority before preparing or paying for an application. Ask the authority for the current requirement for your passport.

References: ES-AR

Documents and previous participation

Higher qualification or 2 university years; no previous participation

A university degree, equivalent higher qualification or at least two years of university study is required. Prepare Spanish police evidence covering the last three years, a declaration for other countries, form, photo and motivation letter. Check originals and copies with the consulate.

References: ES-AR

Prove own funds and insurance

Separate the required own-account statements and insurance reservation or quote from your overall travel budget.

References: ES-AR

Annual quota

Up to 500 per year

This is the published annual allocation, not remaining places. Confirm the procedure and appointments with the consulate.

References: ES-AR

Application dates

Confirm this with the authority before preparing or paying for an application. Ask the authority for the current requirement for your passport.

References: ES-AR

Visa fee

EUR 150 consular fee

This is the fee shown in the Spanish-citizen guidance; confirm the amount and payment method with the consulate. Certificates, insurance and flights are separate expenses.

References: ES-AR

How to prepare your application

1. Check citizenship, habitual residence in Spain and required higher education.
2. Gather originals and copies under the checklist and confirm instructions with the Argentine consulate in Spain.
3. Submit the complete application personally with fee evidence.
4. Wait for the decision: meeting the checklist does not guarantee grant. Check conditions before travel.

We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.

Length of stay

12 months, non-extendable

You can leave and re-enter Argentina during that stay. Check the visa’s entry deadline and conditions before buying flights.

References: ES-AR

Funds for your stay

EUR 2,500, plus return travel

Present your own bank statements for the last three months or credit-card statements showing EUR 2,500 in initial funds. Return travel needs a reservation or sufficient additional funds. Do not present third-party resources as your own.

References: ES-AR

Travel insurance

12 months; at least EUR 30,000 coverage

The guidance requires health and accident insurance, hospitalization, medical repatriation and repatriation of remains. Present the policy reservation or quote and confirm final requirements with the consulate.

References: ES-AR

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.

Work conditions

Occasional work to help fund the trip

Holidays must be the main purpose. Work is incidental to fund the stay; this is not presented as a permanent-employment route.

References: ES-AR

Study during your trip

Courses, training and volunteering

The guidance permits courses, training and volunteering. Confirm compatibility with the programme’s purpose before booking.

References: ES-AR

Plan departure

The guidance limits the stay to twelve non-extendable months and permits travel in and out during it. Retain insurance throughout.

References: ES-AR

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.