Oceania
Australia
Age: 18–30
From AustriaAustrian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday visas for Austrian citizens (2026)
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Ten local destination guides for Austrian passports. The US and India are explained separately because of their different or unresolved programme conditions.
AustriaWorking Holiday visas for Austrian citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
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Explore Working Holiday destinations for Austrian citizens
Oceania
New Zealand
Age: 18–30
Americas
Canada
Age: 18–30
Asia
Japan
Age: 18–30
Asia
South Korea
Age: 18–30
Asia
Hong Kong
Age: 18–30
Asia
Taiwan
Age: 18–30
Americas
Argentina
Age: 18–30
Americas
Chile
Age: 18–30
Asia
Israel
Age: 18–30
US and India: different conditions
- The US arrangement uses a sponsored J-1 exchange and a structured training plan for Austrian participants. It is not counted here as an independently arranged Working Holiday.
- BMEIA lists up to twelve months in India and directs applicants to India’s embassy in Vienna. We have not yet confirmed the detailed eligibility and filing rules with the issuing authority, so India is not included in the age filter.
Language courses · commercial service
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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
Do I need a language test?
Distinguish visa language evidence from skills useful in daily life. If a test is not documented here, that does not establish that no requirement exists: check the official list.
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 detail is not yet confirmed in our Austrian-passport research. Check with the responsible authority before booking or applying.
Official sources
Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.
AT-BMEIA · BMEIA · Working Holiday programmes
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AU-462 · Home Affairs · First Work and Holiday 462
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CA-IEC · IRCC · Working Holiday by nationality
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗KR-WHIC · Working Holiday Info Center · 2026/27 country conditions
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CL-SERMIG · SERMIG · International agreements / Working Holiday
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-NZ · Immigration New Zealand · Austria
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-JP · Embassy of Japan in Austria · Working Holiday
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-HK · Hong Kong Immigration · Working Holiday
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-HK-GUIDE · Hong Kong Immigration · entry guidelines
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-TW · BOCA · Austrian-passport Working Holiday
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-AR · Argentine Foreign Ministry · Austrian applicants
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-CL · BMEIA · country-specific application instructions
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-IL · BMEIA · Israel stay extended to twelve months
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-US · Austrian Embassy Washington · US programme
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-IN · RIS · India mobility agreement, Article6
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-NZ-20261018 · Immigration New Zealand · Austrian-passport recheck
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-JP-20261018 · Japanische Botschaft Wien · aktuelle Anleitung
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CA-ELIG-20261018 · IRCC · passport-specific Working Holiday eligibility
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CA-APPLY-20261018 · IRCC · IEC work-permit application
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CA-ARRIVAL-20261018 · IRCC · IEC arrival and actual permit
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CA-FEES-20261018 · IRCC · official fee list
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-OUTGOING-20261018 · BMEIA · outgoing application channels
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗KR-WHIC-20261018 · WHIC · Austrian 2026/27 conditions
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗KR-ARRIVAL-20261018 · WHIC · residence registration
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-TW-20261018 · BOCA · Austrian Working Holiday documents
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-AR-20261018 · Argentine Foreign Ministry · Austrian application
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CL-PROCEDURE-20261018 · SERMIG · international agreements procedure
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗CL-EE-20261018 · SERMIG · electronic permit and entry
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-HK-20261018 · Hong Kong Immigration · Austrian scheme
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗HK-ID-20261018 · Hong Kong Immigration · identity card
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗IL-VIENNA-CONTACT-20261018 · Israeli Embassy Vienna · official consular contact
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
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