Oceania
Australia
Age: 18–35 inclusive
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Working Holiday visas for French citizens (2026)
Compare destinations, check the conditions for your passport and prepare your Working Holiday visa application.
15 partner countries and territories listed by France Diplomatie. 15 destination guides; check current requirements with the official government authority.
France Working Holiday visas for French citizens (2026)
Requirements to check and steps to prepare your trip.
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Working Holiday destinations for French citizens
Each guide explains French-passport conditions and the steps to check before departure.
Oceania
New Zealand
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Asia
Japan
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Americas
Canada
Age: 18–35 inclusive
Americas
Argentina
Age: 18–35 inclusive when applying.
Americas
Brazil
Age: 18–30 inclusive at submission.
Americas
Chile
Age: 18–30 inclusive when applying.
Americas
Colombia
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Americas
Ecuador
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Americas
Mexico
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Americas
Peru
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Americas
Uruguay
Age: To be confirmed
Asia
South Korea
Age: 18–35 inclusive
Asia
Hong Kong
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Asia
Taiwan
Age: 18–30 inclusive
The French programme’s 15 partners
The ministry’s directory includes the destinations below. Every guide retains unknown conditions and questions for the issuing authority; check the official application instructions before applying.
Argentina · Australia · Brazil · Canada · Chile · Colombia · South Korea · Ecuador · Hong Kong · Japan · Mexico · New Zealand · Peru · Taiwan · Uruguay
See the reference for this listBefore applying
- Check age, passport, residence and previous participation.
- Separate required funds from visa, transport, insurance and housing costs.
- Identify the official process, recent evidence and deadlines.
- Prepare your working language and keep copies of your documents.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Working Holiday?
A Working Holiday combines a travel stay with the opportunity to work to supplement your budget. Each destination sets its conditions; an agreement does not guarantee a visa.
Can I take more than one Working Holiday?
Check each destination separately. Previous participation, even an unused visa, may matter. Australia and Canada have particular provisions; do not generalize one rule across every agreement.
Which destination could I consider at 32?
Australia, Canada and South Korea have documented rules up to age 35 for French citizens. Korea’s change applies from 1 October 2026. This comparison considers age only; other requirements still need checking.
Must I speak the language before leaving?
Distinguish any language evidence required for a visa from the practical skills needed for housing or employment. The form helps you plan preparation; it does not replace an official test.
What if no Working Holiday fits my age?
A language programme may be another option. Check the suitable visa, budget and work rights; taking a course does not automatically allow employment.
Official sources
Initial research on 16 October, expanded on 18 October 2026. Each source retains its check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority.