Working Holiday Application
Argentina
The agreement on a Working Holiday Programme with Argentina has been signed on 4 April 2019 and will come into force on 29 September 2019.
Nationals of Argentina
Duration of stay:
- Up to twelve months
- Participants in this Programme will not work for more than six months for the same employer.
Application:
- The visa application can only be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Fees:
- EUR 195 (for a stay of more than 90 days; Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- Completed Visa-D application form
- Biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations)
- valid passport of Argentina (valid for at least three months after the last day of validity of the applied visa) with at least 2 free pages in the passport
- Health, accident and travel insurance covering all risks for the entire period of the stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000)
- Sufficient and reasonable financial resources to cover expenses incurred at the beginning of the stay.
- Proof of transportation (ticket reservation, two ways) or proof of sufficient financial resources to purchase such a ticket.
- Criminal record
Australia
Nationals of Australia
Duration of stay:
- Up to twelve months
- No possibility of an extension
Application:
- The visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in Canberra or at VFS Australia.
- As an exception, the visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassies Ljubljana, London and Bratislava or at the Austrian Consulate General Munich, if the Australian citizen is already staying in the Schengen Area lawfully. Information on the Work and Holiday Programme should be collected primarily at the Austrian Embassy in Canberra.
- The application may be lodged by the applicant in person at the earliest three months before the intended visit.
Fees:
- EUR 195 (Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- Completed Visa-D application form
- Biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations; not older than six months)
- valid Australian passport (valid for at least three months after the last day of validity of the applied visa)
- sufficient health, accident and travel insurance for the entire period of the stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000)
- proof of sufficient financial means for your maintenance for the initial period of stay
- proof of means of transportation or sufficient funds for purchasing a respective ticket
- Evidence of holding tertiary qualifications or of having successfully completed at least two years of higher education
Contact:
Austrian Embassy Canberra
12 Talbot Street
Forrest, ACT 2603
Tel.: (+61/2) 6295 1533
E-Mail Website
Austrian Embassy Laibach
Austrian Embassy London
Austrian Embassy Bratislava
Austrian Consulate General Munich
Chile
Nationals of Chile
Application:
- The visa application can only be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in Santiago de Chile.
Fees:
- EUR 195 (for a stay of more than 90 days; Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- completed Visa-D application form
- valid passport of Chile (valid for at least three months after the last day of validity of the applied visa) with at least 2 free pages in the passport
- biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations)
- health, accident and travel insurance covering all risks for the entire period of the stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000) including transportation back to the Homecountry
- sufficient and reasonable financial resources to cover expenses incurred at the beginning of the stay. You can also provide the Embassy with a guarantee letter of a person residing in Austria
- proof of transportation (ticket reservation, two ways) or proof of sufficient financial resources to purchase such a ticket
Hong Kong
Holders of passports issued by Hongkong
Duration of stay:
- Up to twelve months as of 1 February 2018
Application:
- The visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Consulate General in Hongkong
Fees:
- EUR 195 (for a stay of more than 90 days; Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- completed application form for a National Visa (visa D)
- biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations)
- valid passport of Hongkong (valid for at least three months after the last day of validity of the applied visa)
- sufficient health, accident and travel insurance for the entire period of the stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000)
- sufficient and reasonable financial resources to cover expenses incurred at the beginning of the stay
- proof of departure prior to arrival: either departure ticket or proof of sufficient financial resources to purchase such a ticket
Israel
Nationals of the State of Israel
Duration of stay:
- Up to 12 months
Application:
- The visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in Israel
Fees:
- EUR 195 (for a stay of more than 90 days; Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- completed Visa D application form
- biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations)
- valid Israeli passport (validity must extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory [...] of the Member States; is not older than 10 years; has at least 2 empty pages)
- sufficient health, accident and travel insurance for the entire period of the stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000)
- sufficient and reasonable financial resources to cover expenses incurred at the beginning of the stay
- proof of departure prior to arrival: either departure ticket or proof of sufficient financial resources to purchase such a ticket
Japan
Nationals of Japan
Duration of stay:
- Up to twelve months as of 1 January 2018
Application:
- The visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in Japan
Fees:
- The visa is free of charge
Qualifying requirements:
- completed Visa D application form
- biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations)
- valid Japanese passport (validity must extend at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory [...] of the Member States; is not older than 10 years; has at least 2 empty pages)
- sufficient health, accident and travel insurance for the entire period of the stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000)
- sufficient and reasonable financial resources to cover expenses incurred at the beginning of the stay
- proof of departure prior to arrival: either departure ticket or proof of sufficient financial resources to purchase such a ticket
India
Nationals of India
Duration of stay:
- Up to twelve months
Application:
- The visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in New Delhi
Fees:
- EUR 195 (for a stay of more than 90 days; Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- completed Visa D application form
- biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations)
- valid Indian passport (validity must extend at least three months after the last day of validity of the applied visa; is not older than 10 years; has at least 2 empty pages)
- sufficient health, accident and travel insurance for the entire period of the stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000)
- sufficient and reasonable financial resources to cover expenses incurred at the beginning of the stay
- proof of transportation (ticket reservation, two ways) or proof of sufficient financial resources to purchase such a ticket
Contact
Austrian Embassy New Delhi
EP – 13, Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi – 110 021
Tel.: (+91/11) 2419 2700
Austrian Embassy New Delhi – BMEIA - Außenministerium Österreich
E-Mail
Canada
Nationals of Canada
Duration of stay:
- Up to twelve months
Application:
- The visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in Ottawa
- As an exception, the visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassies Ljubljana, London and Bratislava or at the Austrian Consulate General Munich. Information on the Working Holiday Program should be collected primarily at the Austrian Embassy in Ottawa.
Fees:
- EUR 195 (for a stay of more than 90 days; Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- completed application form for a National Visa (visa D)
- one passport photograph according to ICAO regulations
- valid Canadian passport (valid until at least three months after the last day of validity of the applied visa, at least two free visa pages)
- police clearance check
- travel, health and accident insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR (approx. 50,000 CAD) for each medical expense, and repatriation) and validity in the entire Schengen area, including the following details: name of insured person, length of coverage, insurance sum
- proof of sufficient funds: applicants must show proof of sufficient funds to help cover initial expenses in Austria
- proof of means of transportation to and from Austria or sufficient funds for purchasing a respective ticket
Contact
Austrian Embassy Ottawa
445 Wilbrod Street
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6M7
Tel: +1 (613) 789 1444
E-Mail
Austrian Embassy Ottawa
Austrian Embassy Ljubljana
Austrian Embassy London
Austrian Embassy Bratislava
Austrian Consulate General Munich
New Zealand
Nationals of New Zealand
Duration of stay:
- Up to six months
Application:
- The visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in Australia
- Nationals of New Zealand can also submit their application at the VFS Auckland where their biometric data can be collected
- As an exception, the visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassies Ljubljana, London and Bratislava or at the Austrian Consulate General Munich. Information on the Working Holiday Programme should be collected primarily at the Austrian Embassy in Canberra.
Fees:
- EUR 195 (for a stay of more than 90 days; Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- completed application form for a National Visa (visa D)
- biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations)
- valid passport of New Zealand (valid for at least three months after the last day of validity of the applied visa)
- sufficient health, accident and travel insurance for the entire period of the stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000)
- sufficient and reasonable financial resources to cover expenses incurred at the beginning of the stay
- proof of departure prior to arrival: either departure ticket or proof of sufficient financial resources to purchase such a ticket
Republic of Korea
Nationals of the Republic of Korea
Duration of stay:
- Up to twelve months
Application:
- The visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassy in the Republic of Korea
- As an exception, the visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Embassies Ljubljana and Bratislava or at the Austrian Consulate General Munich.
Fees:
- EUR 195 (for a stay of more than 90 days; Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- completed application form for a National Visa (visa D)
- biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations)
- valid passport of the Republic of Korea (valid for at least three months after the last day of validity of the applied visa)
- sufficient health, accident and travel insurance for the entire period of stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000)
- sufficient and reasonable financial resources to cover expenses incurred at the beginning of the stay
- proof of departure prior to arrival: either departure ticket or proof of sufficient financial resources to purchase such a ticket
Chinese Taipei
Nationals of Chinese Taipei
Duration of stay:
- Up to twelve months
Application:
- The visa application can be submitted at the Austrian Office in Chinese Taipei
Fees:
- EUR 195 (for a stay of more than 90 days; Visa D – WHP)
Qualifying requirements:
- completed application form for a National Visa (visa D)
- biometric passport picture (according ICAO regulations)
- valid passport of Chinese Taipei (valid for at least three months after the last day of validity of the applied visa)
- sufficient health, accident and travel insurance for the entire period of the stay (minimum cover EUR 30,000)
- sufficient and reasonable financial resources to cover expenses incurred at the beginning of the stay
- proof of departure prior to arrival: either departure ticket or proof of sufficient financial resources to purchase such a ticket
United States of America
Nationals of the United States
Duration of stay:
- Up to twelve months
- No extension possible
Application:
- Visa applications by U.S. citizens for a work stay in Austria can be submitted to the Austrian Embassy or Consulates General in the United States.
- U.S. citizens who are already legally resident in the Schengen area may file their applications with the Austrian Embassies in Bratislava, Ljubljana and London or the Consulate General in Munich.
- Applications may not be submitted in Austria.
- Applications may be filed at the earliest three months before the intended start of the stay.
- The number of visas is currently limited to 100 per year.
Fees:
195 euros
Qualifying requirements:
- Participants must have graduated from a U.S. degree, diploma or certificate-granting educational institution within the past twelve months.
- completed and signed visa D application form;
- biometric passport picture (according to ICAO regulations; not older than six months);
- valid US passport (valid for at least three months after the last day of validity of the visa);
- sufficient travel, health and accident insurance for the entire stay (minimum cover 30,000 euros);
- proof of sufficient financial means at least for the initial period of stay;
- proof of means of transportation or sufficient funds for purchasing the corresponding ticket;
- criminal record certificate.
Contact
Austrian Embassy Washington – Consular Section
3524 International Court N.W.,
Washington D.C. 20008
Tel: (+1/202) 895 67 00
Fax: (+1/202) 895 67 50
E-Mail
Website of the Austrian Embassy Washington, Consular Section
Austrian Consulate General New York
31 East 69th Street (zwischen Park und Madison Avenue)
New York, NY 10021
Telefon: (+1/212) 737 6400
E-Mail
Website of the Austrian Consulate General New York
Austrian Consulate General Los Angeles
11859 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 501
Los Angeles, California 90025
Tel: (+1/310) 444 9310
Fax: (+1/310) 477 9897
E-Mail
Website of the Austrian Consulate General Los Angeles