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Working
Holiday Visa
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- How does the German Working Holiday Program work?
- Can I apply for a German Working Holiday visa?
- How long should my passport be valid for when applying for the visa?
- What documents are accepted to prove sufficient funds?
- How long is the German Working holiday visa valid for?
- When will my visa start?
- Is the visa valid in other country?
- How long will my visa take to process?
- Do I need a separate work permit to be able to work in Germany?
- How much does the German Working holiday visa cost?
- How will my visa look like?
- How long can I work for on the German Working Holiday visa?
- What kind of job I can undertake on the Working Holiday visa?
- Can I apply for another Working Holiday visa to Germany?
- Can I apply for another type of visa in Germany?
- What if I have some medical conditions? Will I be required to undergo any medical examinations?
- If I have a conviction will this affect my application?
Answers
The Working Holiday Visa Program aims to enable young people between 18 and 30 to gain an insight into the culture and daily life in Germany. With the German Working Holiday visa you can travel and work in the country for a period up to 12 months.
To be eligible for the Working Holiday Program to Germany you must:
- be aged between 18 and 30 inclusive)
- hold an eligible passport (from Australia, New Zealand, Canada or Japan)
*Be advised that Visa First can organize the German Working Holiday visa only for Australian and New Zealand passport holders residing in Australia, Ireland or the United Kingdom - be in good health
- not be accompanied by children
- must provide proof of sufficient funds (at least €250 (~AUD 400) for each month of your stay in Germany
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay in Germany.
Evidence of funds may be in form of credit cards, copies of bank statements or an official sponsorship declaration with proof of income of your sponsor.
Applications for Working Holiday Visas are usually processed within 1-2 weeks, not including postal delivery and provided that no further documents have to be requested. These figures may, however, vary from case to case, and we assume no responsibility for applications handed in too close to an intended flight date.
The German Working Holiday visa will be a label placed in your passport. Once you have obtained your visa please check carefully that all entries are correct and in accordance with your application. You should inform the Embassy’s Visa Section immediately of any mistakes.
You can work for the entire 12-month period. There are no restrictions on the period of employment as long as the maximum 12 months stay is not breached.
You can work whatever you like as long as you don’t exceed the allowed 12-month period.
You may apply to extend your residence permit or alter its character (e.g. to study or work for a longer period) by filling the appropriate application with the competent Immigration Department in Germany.
No medical examinations will be required. If they are needed your employer will ask you for such.
If your conviction was recorded in Australia this will not affect your application. If you have a conviction from another country apart from Australia the German database will automatically cancel your application.