Working holiday in Ireland
Ireland has working holiday agreements with eleven countries and territories. Each one is handled separately, usually by the Irish embassy in that country, and places for Argentina and Chile go to the first emails received on opening day.
Working Holiday Authorisation
- Stay
- 12 months
Common requirements
- You apply to the embassy or body listed for your country in the official table.
- The maximum stay is 12 months and it cannot be renewed.
Eligible passports (11)
| Passport | Age | Places a year | Country-specific conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | · | · | Official page |
| Argentina | 18 to 35 | 200 | Funds of EUR 1,500 with a return ticket or EUR 3,000 without one, plus medical and accident insurance covering hospitalisation and repatriation. The 2026 round opened on 1 June: appointments go to the first 200 emails received. Official page |
| Australia | · | · | Official page |
| Canada | · | · | Official page |
| Chile | 18 to 30 | 200 | Funds of EUR 1,500 with a return ticket or EUR 3,000 without one, plus medical and accident insurance covering hospitalisation and repatriation. You must live in Chile. Places are split into two rounds of 100 a year. Official page |
| Hong Kong | · | · | Official page |
| Japan | · | · | Official page |
| New Zealand | · | · | Official page |
| South Korea | · | · | Official page |
| Taiwan | · | · | Official page |
| United States | · | · | It is a separate programme for students and recent graduates. Official page |
Checked on 29 October 2026. Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland (ireland.ie): "Working holiday authorisation", with the table of countries, and the pages of the Irish embassies in Argentina ("Working holiday programme", 2026 round) and Chile ("Working Holiday Agreement"). Checked on 29 October 2026. Places and dates change every year, so confirm on the official page before paying.
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.