Oceania
Australia
Age: 18–35 inclusive
United KingdomBritish-citizen passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday visas for British citizens (2026): 10 destinations
Compare destinations for your British-citizen passport. Check age, residence, funds and previous participation before choosing where to apply.
These guides concern British citizens. Other British nationality categories have different rules. Incoming UK Youth Mobility eligibility does not establish a reciprocal destination for your passport.
These ten programmes have official references below. Check each destination’s conditions and application instructions; a listed agreement does not mean places are available.
United KingdomWorking Holiday visas for British citizens (2026): 10 destinations
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Destinations
Destinations
Oceania
New Zealand
Age: 18–35 inclusive
Americas
Canada
Age: 18–35 inclusive
Asia
Japan
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Asia
South Korea
Age: 18–35 inclusive
Asia
Hong Kong
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Asia
Taiwan
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Americas
Uruguay
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Europe
Iceland
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Europe
Andorra
Age: 18–30 inclusive
Language courses · commercial service
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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 British-citizen 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-GB · Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗JP-GB · Japanese Embassy - UK Working Holiday
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗TW-GB · Taiwan BOCA - British applicants
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗AD-GB · Andorran government - UK youth agreement
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗AU-GB · Home Affairs - UK passport arrangements
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗UY-GB · British Embassy Montevideo - UK to Uruguay2026
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IS-GB · Iceland Directorate of Immigration - Working Holiday requirements
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗GB-AU-18 · Home Affairs · UK passport arrangements
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗GB-NZ-18 · Immigration New Zealand · UK scheme
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗GB-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 ↗GB-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 ↗GB-JP-18 · Japanese Embassy in UK · Procedure and repeat participation
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗GB-KR-ARRIVAL-18 · WHIC · Residence-card registration
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗GB-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 ↗GB-TW-18 · BOCA · British resident-visa and ARC procedure
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗GB-UY-18 · British Embassy Montevideo · British outbound procedure2026
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗GB-AD-G3-18 · Andorra · Current G3 permit conditions
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗GB-MC-FORM · Monaco Government · British Youth Mobility certificate form
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Monaco public services · ask for current Youth Mobility Scheme guidance ↗