With this visa you can
This visa allows you to:
- Stay in Germany for up to one year
- Work for an employer for up to one year
- Visit other EU/Schengen Area countries during your Working Holiday visa period
- Leave and re-enter Germany any number of times while the visa is valid
Things to note
- In Germany the working holiday visa is referred to as the Youth Mobility visa
- you can work for 12 months on either a minimum employment basis (less than EUR 450 per month) or up to 50 days per year as part of a full-time job
- you are not allowed to begin work in Germany without a valid Working Holiday visa
- you can only participate once
Conditions
You must pass the following requirements:
- be a Citizen of one of the above Partner countries
- be aged between 18 and 30 years old (including 30); for Canadian Citizens the age limit is between 18 and 35 years old (including 35)
- not be accompanied by dependent family members (e.g. children)
- your Passport must exceed the end of your stay by at least 3 months
- have proof of health insurance valid in Germany (e.g. travel insurance for Germany) with coverage of at least €30,000 (EUR) including costs for medical evacuation/repatriation
- show a recent bank statement (with full name) indicating proof of sufficient funds – up to $5,500 (USD) for the duration of your stay
- pay the €75 (EUR) visa fee at time of visa application in Germany
How to apply
- Normal processing time: 1-2 weeks
- Visa fee: 75 EUR
Most applicants must apply in person by the respective German Embassy in their home country prior to coming to Germany.