Working Holiday Visa Germany: Where Can You Apply?
This page provides a clear overview of where you can apply for the Working Holiday Visa for Germany. Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply in your home country, at any German embassy/consulate abroad or even after your arrival in Germany. We aim to clarify your options below.
Where can you apply for the German Working Holiday Visa?
To be eligible for the Working Holiday Visa for Germany, you must be between the ages of 18 – 30 (35 for Canada) and come from one of the following countries:
Canada, Australia, Uruguay, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Israel, Argentina, South Korea, Chile, Brazil.
If you fulfil these criteria, then you are eligible for the German Working Holiday Visa and can begin planning where to lodge your application. Here is a summary of exactly where you can apply:
Australian citizens can apply:
Canadian citizens can apply:
Israeli citizens can apply:
Japanese citizens can apply:
New Zealand citizens can apply:
Argentinian citizens can apply:
Chilean citizens can apply:
Uruguayan citizens can apply:
Brazilian citizens can apply:
Citizens of Hong Kong can apply:
South Korean citizens can apply:
Taiwanese citizens can apply:
Taiwan
You can only apply at the German Embassy in Taipei. There is a fixed annual quota (500) for the number of Working Holiday Visas granted.
See our guide on how to apply for the German Working Holiday Visa in Taiwan.
Hong Kong
You can only apply at the German Embassy in Hong Kong. There is a fixed annual quota (300) for the number of Working Holiday Visas granted.
See our guide on how to apply for the German Working Holiday Visa in Hong Kong.
Brazil
You can only apply at your local German consulate in Brazil. There is a fixed annual quota (1000) for the number of Working Holiday Visas granted.
See our guide on how to apply for the German Working Holiday Visa in Brazil.
South Korea
You can only apply for the Working Holiday Visa at the German embassy in Seoul.
See our guide on how to apply for the German Working Holiday Visa in South Korea.
Argentina
You can apply at the German Embassy in Buenos Aires or any other German embassy or consulate abroad. You cannot apply in Germany.
See our guide on how to apply for the German Working Holiday Visa in Argentina.
Chile
You can apply for the Working Holiday Visa at the German embassy in Santiago or you can apply at any German embassy or consulate abroad. You cannot apply in Germany.
See our guide on how to apply for the German Working Holiday Visa in Chile.
Japan
Citizens of Japan can apply for the Working Holiday Visa at:
the German Embassy in Tokyo or German Consulate in Osaka
any German embassy or consulate abroad
We have put together some free guides to help you compare the different application processes:
Israel
Citizens of Israel can apply for the Working Holiday Visa at:
any German embassy or consulate abroad
We have put together some free guides to help you compare the different application processes:
Canada
For Canadians, the Working Holiday Visa is called the Youth Mobility Visa. You can apply for it:
in person at the German Embassy in Toronto
by post at the German Embassy in Toronto
at any German embassy/consulate abroad
We have put together some free guides to help you compare the different application processes:
New Zealand
Citizens of New Zealand can apply for the Working Holiday Visa at
any German embassy/consulate abroad.
We have put together some free guides to help you compare the different application processes:
Australia
Citizens of Australia can apply for the Working Holiday Visa at
any German embassy/consulate abroad.
We have put together some free guides to help you compare the different application processes:
If you would like support with your working holiday in Germany, contact us at info@nomadenberlin.com to see how we can help or check out our accommodation package and services on our homepage.