Oceania
Australia
Age: 18–35 inclusive
IrelandIrish passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday visas for Irish citizens (2026): 10 destinations
Compare destinations for your Irish passport. Check age, residence, funds and previous participation before choosing where to apply.
These guides concern Irish citizens. EU/EEA mobility and Common Travel Area rights are separate from Working Holiday agreements. The US student and intern exchange is not counted as a general Working Holiday destination.
These ten programmes have official references below. Check each destination’s conditions and application instructions; a listed agreement does not mean places are available.
IrelandWorking Holiday visas for Irish citizens (2026): 10 destinations
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Destinations
Destinations
Oceania
New Zealand
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Americas
Canada
Age: 18–35 inclusive
Asia
Japan
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Asia
South Korea
Age: 18–34 inclusive
Asia
Hong Kong
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Asia
Taiwan
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Americas
Argentina
Age: 18–35 inclusive
Americas
Chile
Age: To be confirmed
Europe
Andorra
Age: 18–30 inclusive
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a language test?
Check the destination’s own language requirements. Being an English speaker does not replace any evidence the application authority requests.
Explore language courses →How long does a decision take?
No response time is promised. Check the authority’s guidance when applying and do not base non-refundable spending on an estimate.
Do I need a return ticket already?
This point is not yet confirmed for Irish passports. Check with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
Official sources
Source research includes checks from 16 and 18 October 2026. Check current requirements with the official government authority; individual check dates appear below.
AU-417 · Australian Home Affairs - first Working Holiday 417
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗CA-IEC · IRCC - IEC eligibility by country
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗KR-WHIC · Korean government - Working Holiday guidance
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗HK-WHS · Hong Kong Immigration - Working Holiday Scheme
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗AD-G3 · Andorran government - temporary youth work permission
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗NZ-IE · Immigration New Zealand - Ireland Working Holiday Visa
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗JP-IE · Japanese Embassy - Ireland Working Holiday
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗TW-IE · Taiwan BOCA - Irish applicants
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗AD-IE · Andorran government - Ireland youth agreement
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-SCOPE · Irish Foreign Affairs - outgoing Working Holiday contacts
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗AR-IE · Argentina Foreign Ministry - Irish applicants
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗CL-IE · SERMIG - international agreements Working Holiday
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-US-CONTEXT · Irish Foreign Affairs - US-Ireland agreement and J1 guidance
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-NZ-18 · Immigration New Zealand · Irish scheme and arrival
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-CA-ARRIVAL-18 · IRCC · IEC arrival and actual work permit
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-CA-APPLY-18 · IRCC · IEC permit application after invitation
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-JP-18 · Japanese Embassy in Ireland · Irish Working Holiday checklist
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-KR-ARRIVAL-18 · Korean WHIC · Residence card after arrival
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-HK-ID-18 · Hong Kong Immigration · Identity-card registration
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-TW-18 · BOCA · Irish visitor Working Holiday and extension
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-AR-18 · Argentine Foreign Ministry · Irish applicant checklist
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-CL-PROCESS-18 · SERMIG · International-agreement permit procedure
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-CL-ENTRY-18 · SERMIG · Digital permit, entry and identity card
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-AD-G3-18 · Andorra · G3 youth residence/work permit
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
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