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Working Holiday visas for Italian citizens (2026)

Compare destinations, check requirements for your passport and prepare your next trip.

Six agreements in the ministry’s selection. Five programmes have initial requirements documented; Italian access to Hong Kong’s procedure still needs confirmation.

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Working Holiday visas for Italian citizens (2026)

Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.

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Explore Working Holiday destinations for Italian citizens

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Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.

Frequently asked questions

Which destinations does this page cover?

The ministry lists Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong. The Italian-passport application route for Hong Kong still needs confirmation; its page explains the conflicting sources rather than offering an established application process.

Does the filter confirm I can get a visa?

No. It compares age and continent only. You must also check residence, previous participation, funds, documents and every other condition. Hong Kong remains visible as an unassessed option.

What about European destinations?

This page covers Working Holiday agreements. Free-movement rules in Europe are a different route and are not counted as Working Holiday visas.

Does a language course allow me to work?

Not automatically. Check your visa, study limits and work rights separately before booking a course.

Official sources

Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.

Source checked on 2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

IT-LAB · Ministero del Lavoro · Accordi vacanze lavoro

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Source checked on 2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

HK-IMM · Hong Kong Immigration Department · Working Holiday Scheme

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