Age
First Austrian Working Holiday; no accompanying dependants.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
New Zealand passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Austria for New Zealanders (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Operational NZ filing established. London, Munich, Ljubljana and Bratislava are limited listed alternatives during lawful European/Swiss presence, not permission to file from Austria.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 at applicationLearn moreReferences: NZ5-AT-FACTS
- Length of stay
- Up to 180 daysLearn moreReferences: NZ5-AT-FACTS
- Initial funds
- At least EUR 1,500Learn moreReferences: NZ5-AT-FACTS
- Visa fee
- EUR 195 for Visa DLearn moreReferences: NZ5-AT-APPLICATION
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ5-AT-FACTS
- Application dates and timing
- Apply no earlier than six months before arrivalLearn moreReferences: NZ5-AT-FACTS
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ5-AT-FACTS
- Study
- Up to six monthsLearn moreReferences: NZ5-AT-TREATY
- Work
- Up to six months without a separate work permitLearn moreReferences: NZ5-AT-TREATY
New Zealand →AustriaWorking Holiday in Austria for New Zealanders (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
NZ scheme is six months, unlike the Canadian twelve-month route.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
Initial funds
NZ-specific fact sheet requires original bank history; also prepare onward/return travel or funds.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
Visa fee
Current ministry price for over 90 days; VFS service charges and payable local equivalent require confirmation.
References: NZ5-AT-APPLICATION
Annual quota
The inspected NZ fact sheet/application section does not establish a current Austrian annual allocation.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
Application dates and timing
In-person appointment and complete mandatory documents are required; no live availability claim.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
Language
The New Zealand checklist does not specify a language test. Check the current checklist before applying.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
Explore language courses →Passport
Use the more protective margin beyond the final visa day in the ministry application instructions.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
Insurance
Travel, medical and accident cover meeting Schengen criteria; confirm policy wording before payment.
References: NZ5-AT-APPLICATION
Documents and participation
Bring passport, original bank history, whole-stay insurance and flight ticket/reservation to the in-person filing.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Choose the competent NZ VFS/Austrian Embassy Canberra appointment; confirm which office accepts your residence.
- Prepare Visa D application, passport margin, recent photo, original bank evidence and whole-stay insurance.
- Attend personally within six months of intended arrival and pay confirmed consular/VFS charges.
- Check the issued visa dates before travel; European filing exceptions require lawful presence and appointment confirmation.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Keep maintenance and transport budgets separate. Compare German classes within the 180-day stay and retain original bank evidence.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Read the issued visa validity and keep insurance active. Check local address-registration instructions with your accommodation/municipality; this research does not establish a specific deadline.
Work
Employment must support the holiday and follow Austrian labour rules.
Study
Study must remain incidental to the holiday.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Plan a language course for your trip.
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.
Study must remain incidental to the holiday.
Other destinations to compare
- Working Holiday in Argentina →
- Working Holiday in Belgium →
- Brazil - source note →
- Working Holiday in Canada →
- Working Holiday in Chile →
- Working Holiday in Croatia →
- Working Holiday in Czechia →
- Working Holiday in Denmark →
- Working Holiday in Estonia →
- Working Holiday in Finland →
- Working Holiday in France →
- Working Holiday in Germany →
- Working Holiday in Hong Kong →
- Working Holiday in Hungary →
- Working Holiday in Ireland →
- Working Holiday in Israel →
- Working Holiday in Italy →
- Working Holiday in Japan →
- Working Holiday in South Korea →
- Working Holiday in Latvia →
- Working Holiday in Lithuania →
- Working Holiday in Luxembourg →
- Malaysia - source note →
- Working Holiday in Malta →
- Working Holiday in Mexico →
- Working Holiday in the Netherlands →
- Working Holiday in Norway →
- Peru - source note →
- Working Holiday in the Philippines →
- Working Holiday in Poland →
- Portugal - source note →
- Working Holiday in Singapore →
- Working Holiday in Slovakia →
- Slovenia - source note →
- Spain - source note →
- Working Holiday in Sweden →
- Working Holiday in Taiwan →
- Working Holiday in Thailand →
- Türkiye - source note →
- Working Holiday in the United Kingdom →
- Working Holiday in Uruguay →
- Working Holiday in Vietnam →
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit?
18–30 at application. First Austrian Working Holiday; no accompanying dependants.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
Explore language courses →Is the stay twelve months?
Up to 180 days. NZ scheme is six months, unlike the Canadian twelve-month route.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
What funds should I prepare?
At least EUR 1,500. NZ-specific fact sheet requires original bank history; also prepare onward/return travel or funds.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
What is the visa charge?
EUR 195 for Visa D. Current ministry price for over 90 days; VFS service charges and payable local equivalent require confirmation.
References: NZ5-AT-APPLICATION
When can I apply?
Apply no earlier than six months before arrival. In-person appointment and complete mandatory documents are required; no live availability claim.
References: NZ5-AT-FACTS
Is a separate work permit required?
Up to six months without a separate work permit. Employment must support the holiday and follow Austrian labour rules.
References: NZ5-AT-TREATY
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
NZ5-AT-FACTS · Austria · NZ-specific Working Holiday fact sheet
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
NZ5-AT-APPLICATION · Austria · Working Holiday application
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.