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Working Holiday Authorisation provision updates
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected the operation of the Working Holiday Authorisation arrangement. Please contact the relevant Embassy for more information.

Working holiday authorisation

Ireland's working holiday agreements allow people of both countries to experience another culture and gain life and work experience abroad for a period of time.

How to apply

Check the links below for the relevant countries to find out how to apply.

Country/Area Non-Irish citizens apply to: Irish citizens apply to:
Argentina Embassy of Ireland in Buenos Aires Embassy of Argentina, Dublin
Australia Embassy of Ireland in Canberra Australian Visa Office in London
Canada Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa International Experience Canada - Embassy of Canada
Chile Embassy of Ireland in Chile Embassy of Chile in Dublin
Hong Kong Consulate General of Ireland, Hong Kong Hong Kong Immigration Department
Japan Embassy of Ireland in Tokyo Embassy of Japan in Dublin
New Zealand Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand Immigration New Zealand
South Korea Embassy of Ireland in Seoul Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Dublin
Taiwan Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Taipei Representative Office in Ireland
USA Ireland’s Embassies or Consulates in the USA US Embassy in Dublin

Guide to Working Holiday Schemes

The Irish Diaspora Support Project has produced a Guide to Working Holiday Schemes for Irish citizens.

Irish Diaspora Support Project Working Holidays Information
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