If you’re an Australian thinking about travelling overseas for a working holiday, you have a lot of options!
That’s because Australia has working holiday visa agreements with around 49 countries across five continents. 46 of these countries also offer working holiday visas to Australian citizens.
If you’re not yet familiar with the concept of a working holiday visa and what it allows you to do, see our beginner’s guide to working holiday visas for details.
You can find a full list of countries that offer working holiday visas to Australians below!
Working holiday agreements between countries are reciprocal
Australia attracts backpackers from all over the world. Alongside New Zealand, we’re a highly sought-after destination for international backpackers, particularly from countries like the UK, France, Germany, South Korea, USA and Chile.
The great news for Aussies is that most of Australia’s working holiday agreements are reciprocal! So, Australians can also live & work in the countries that Australia itself welcomes backpackers from, generally for up to one year. (The main exceptions at this stage are Switzerland, China and India.)
The UK and Canada are especially popular working holiday destinations for Australians aged 18-35.
Separately, Australian citizens can also freely live and work in New Zealand for an unlimited amount of time.
🇳🇿 Are you a citizen of New Zealand (or another country)?
New Zealanders are also eligible to apply for working holiday visas in many countries, but the list is slightly different. See our list of working holiday visas available to New Zealand citizens for details.
We also have a detailed guide for citizens of other countries who would like to come to Australia for a working holiday.
Map of countries that offer working holiday visas to Australians
The interactive map below shows all of the countries offering working holiday visas to Australian citizens. You can zoom in and hover over any country on the interactive map for more details, or click on any country to go to our dedicated working holiday visa guide for that destination…
You’ll find the official list of countries on the Australian government’s Department of Home Affairs website.
For a complete summary of working holiday visa rules, requirements & benefits for each country, also see our Quick-Reference Overview of Working Holiday Visa Rules for Australians by Country.
Breakdown by continent
Let’s take a closer look at the full list of countries that offer working holiday visas to Australian citizens (or an equivalent program under a different name) in each continent.
Countries are listed in alphabetical order, by continent. Click on any country below to learn more about its working holiday program for Australian citizens and detailed instructions on how to apply for a visa…
Working Holiday Destinations in Asia
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- Vietnam
Working Holiday Destinations in Europe
- Austria
- Belgium
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Greece
- Germany
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- The Netherlands
- United Kingdom (UK)
Working Holiday Destinations in North America
Working Holiday Destinations in Oceania
- Papua New Guinea (coming soon)
Working Holiday Destinations in South America
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In total, 46 countries offer working holiday visas to Australian citizens aged 18-30 (or in some cases, 18-35). The most popular destinations include Canada, the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Chile and Japan.
Many young Australians find it easy to get a working holiday visa in countries including Canada, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, The Netherlands, Taiwan or Brazil.
Getting a working holiday visa for Japan is free. Malaysia, Taiwan, Slovakia, Ireland and Hong Kong also have low working holiday visa fees for Australian citizens.
Matt is the founder of Working Holidays for Aussies. Passionate about travel and always looking for great deals, he believes that a gap year is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and learn all the things they didn’t teach you in school.
Originally from Australia, Matt has travelled to over 100 countries, lived in 7 countries, and has extensive real-world experience with working holiday visas.
Learn more and connect with Matt Graham on LinkedIn.
