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# 10 Countries Offering Working Holiday Visas in 2026: Fees, Requirements, and How to Apply
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/10-countries-offering-working-holiday-visas-in-2026-fees-requirements-and-how-to-apply/
- Published: 2026-01-29T13:14:42.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-29T13:14:42.000Z
- Description: Looking to work and travel abroad in 2026? These 10 countries have active WHV programs.
- Author: David Adubiina
- Tags: / Career Guide, Global Talent Visa

Aside from strict regulations and eligibility criteria, another challenge many tech professionals often deal with is proof of funds or income to show that they can support themselves while living abroad. In many cases, the financial threshold set by traditional [work](https://www.techloy.com/tag/work-visa/) or study [visas](https://www.techloy.com/tag/visa-application/) is high, even for applicants who already have in-demand skills. 

As a result, countries have introduced different visa options to cater to this gap, creating pathways for people who want to stay, work, or study without meeting heavy upfront financial requirements. Although temporary, they still allow applicants to live legally, earn income, and gain international exposure. 

One such pathway is the [Working Holiday Visa](https://www.techloy.com/how-to-apply-for-the-international-experience-canada-holiday-visa-in-2026/), valid for 12 to 24 months depending on the country. It allows young travellers, around the age of 18 to 30 or in some cases up to 35, to work in the issuing country to fund their stay, while also supporting cultural exchange and short-term mobility. 

In 2026, several countries are already issuing Working Holiday Visas and have confirmed active programs for eligible applicants. 

Below are 10 countries with active Working Holiday Visa programs for 2026, along with key details on fees and proof of funds to qualify. 

## /1\. Canada (International Experience Canada or IEC) 

![flag of Canada](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1530025809667-1f4bcff8e60f?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDN8fENhbmFkYXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Njk2OTA3Mzl8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

Photo by [Hermes Rivera](https://unsplash.com/@hermez777) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit)

**Application** **Fees:** CAD 184.75 ($136.27) 

**Age Limit:** Mostly between 18 and 35 years old 

**Proof of** **Fund** **or** **Income:** At least CAD 2,500 ($1,844) to cover expenses. 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:**24 months 

**Family Inclusion:** Does not allow direct inclusion of family members 

**Pathway to** **Permanent** **Residency or** **Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of getting other visa types 

**Processing** **Timelines:** Takes 56 days (8 weeks) for the first stage and 2 to 3 months to get the visa. 

## /2\. Japan 

![a white and red flag flying in the sky](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1643611159961-95e59698de60?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDV8fEphcGFuJTIwZmxhZ3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3Njk2OTA4MTZ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

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**Application Fees:** No direct application fee, but agency fee may apply 

**Age Limit:** Mostly between 18 and 30 years old 

**Proof of** **Fund** **or** **Income:** Around 770,196 Yen ($5,020), depending on your country. 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:**12 months 

**Family Inclusion**: Does not allow direct inclusion of family members 

**Pathway to** **Permanent** **Residency** **or** **Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of switching to a work-based visa. 

**Processing** **Timelines:** Generally, processing takes 5 to 14 working days. 

## /3\. South Korea(H-1) 

![white red and blue basketball hoop](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1619179834700-7a886aac80cc?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fFNvdXRoJTIwS29yZWF8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzY5NTgxMzM5fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

Photo by [Daniel Bernard](https://unsplash.com/@nardly) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit)

**Application Fees:** Between ₩57,000–₩130,000 KRW ($40–$90), depending on your country 

**Age Limit:**18 to 35 years old; however, this age varies depending on partner countries 

**Proof of** **Fund or** **Income:** Roughly ₩3,000,000 KRW ($2,088) to cover expenses. 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:** 12 months 

**Family Inclusion:** Does not include family members 

**Pathway to** **Permanent** **Residency or** **Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of getting other visa types 

**Processing** **Timelines:** Processing takes 10 to 20 working days. 

## /4\. Australia (Subclass 417) 

![a close up of the flag of australia](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1680173764109-bfe1a34a1877?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDJ8fEF1c3RyYWxpYSVDMiVBMGZsYWd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzY5NjkwOTIyfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

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**Application Fees:** AUD670 ($471) 

**Age Limit:**18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) 

**Proof of** **Fund** **or** **Income:** At least AUD$5,000 ($3,516) to cover expenses. 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:**12 months 

**Family Inclusion:** Does not include family members 

**Pathway to** **Permanent** **Residency or** **Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of getting other visa types 

**Processing** **Timelines:** Generally, processing takes 39 to 61 days. 

## /5\. New Zealand 

![a blue and red flag](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1659596185510-4c159b17c29a?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDZ8fCUyRi4lMjBOZXclMjBaZWFsYW5kJUMyJUEwZmxhZ3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3Njk2OTEwMzl8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

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**Application Fees:** Between NZD $280 ($170) to NZD $840 ($508), depending on your country 

**Age Limit:**18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) 

**Proof of** **Fund** **or** **Income:** At least NZ$4,200 ($2,541) to cover expenses. 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:** Generally, up to 12 months, 23 months for Canadians, and 36 months for British citizens 

**Family Inclusion:** Does not include family members 

**Pathway to** **Permanent** **Residency or** **Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of getting other visa types 

**Processing** **Timelines:** Generally, processing takes within 20 working days. 

## /6\. United Kingdom (Youth Mobility Scheme visa (T5)) 

![A british flag flying in front of the big ben clock tower](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1724284835525-f674a1e4085b?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fFVuaXRlZCUyMEtpbmdkb20lMjBmbGFnfGVufDB8fHx8MTc2OTY5MTExNHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

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**Application Fees:** Roughly £319 ($440). 

**Age Limit:** Mostly between 18 and 30 years old (18 to 35 for residents of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand). 

**Proof of** **Funds** **or** **Income:** At least £2,530 ($3,486) in savings. 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:**24 months 

**Family Inclusion:** Does not allow direct inclusion of family members 

**Pathway to** **Permanent** **Residency or** **Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of switching to a work-based visa. 

**Processing** **Timelines:** Generally, processing takes 20 working days (around 3 weeks). 

## /7\. Chile 

![whit](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1576765585995-84b619fdc6c7?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDV8fENoaWxlJTIwZmxhZ3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3Njk2OTExNDN8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

Photo by [Hemerson Coelho](https://unsplash.com/@hemersoncoelho) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit)

**Application Fees:** Usually from $50 to $150, depending on where you are applying from 

**Age Limit:** 18–30 years old for most countries, except for Canada, Hungary, New Zealand, and Switzerland, which are 18–35 years old. 

**Proof of** **Funds** **or** **Income**: Roughly $3,000, depending on your nationality. 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:** 12 months 

**Family Inclusion:** Does not include family members 

**Pathway to** **Permanent** **Residency or** **Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of getting other visa types 

**Processing** **Timelines:** Generally, processing takes 15 to 20 working days. 

## /8\. Germany 

![white concrete building with flags on top under blue sky during daytime](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1618259278412-2819cbdea4dc?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fEdlcm1hbnklQzIlQTB8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzY5NjkxMTgxfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

Photo by [Maheshkumar Painam](https://unsplash.com/@maheshkumar%5Fpainam) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit)

**Application Fees:** €75 ($90). 

**Age Limit:** 18–30 years old for most countries, except for Canada (18–35) and South Korea (18–34). 

**Proof of** **Funds** **or** **Income:** Roughly €2,466 ($2,943) to cover expenses. 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:** 12 months 

**Family Inclusion:** Does not include family members 

**Pathway to** **Permanent** **Residency or** **Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of getting other visa types 

**Processing** **Timelines:** Generally, processing takes within 20 working days (around 2 to 3 weeks). 

## /9\. France 

![white red and blue flag](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1626784008755-539a5985f872?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDJ8fEZyYW5jZSUyMGZsYWd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzY5NjkxMjM1fDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)

Photo by [Rafael Garcin](https://unsplash.com/@nimbus%5Fvulpis) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit)

**Application Fees:** €99 ($118). 

**Age Limit:** Often within the range of 18-30 or 18-35, depending on your country. 

**Proof of** **Funds** **or** **Income:** Around €3,000 ($3,581). 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:**12 months 

**Family Inclusion:** Does not allow direct inclusion of family members 

**Pathway to** **Permanent** **Residency or** **Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of switching to a work-based visa. 

**Processing** **Timelines:** Generally, processing takes around 2 to 8 weeks. 

## /10\. Poland 

![The polish flag waves in the breeze.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2026/01/photo-1740759009286-606a45347231.jpeg)

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**Application Fees:** Around PLN 900 ($255) 

**Age Limit:** 18 to 30 years old 

**Proof of Fund or Income:** Minimum PLN 2,500 ($710) to cover expenses. 

**Duration of Working Holiday Visa:** Valid for a maximum of 12 months 

**Family Inclusion:** Does not include family members 

**Pathway to Permanent Residency or Citizenship:** Does not directly lead to permanent residence (PR) but can serve as a means of getting other visa types 

**Processing Timelines:** Takes between 15 calendar days and 8 weeks. 

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