(i) Applying for a Working Holiday Visa to Ireland

Age Requirement 
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30.

Other Eligibility Requirements 
Access to A$5,000 (see below for more detail) 
Have an Australian passport that that is valid to a date at least 3 months after you are due to depart Ireland. 
Must declare whether you have suffered from a dangerous disease and/or have any criminal convictions.

Validity / Timing 
Working Holiday permit is valid for one year. The permit cannot be dated to commence more than one year from the time that the application is lodged.

Proof of Funds 
Evidence via a recent original bank statement showing personal access to $A5,000 is required. Alternatively, evidence of A$2,500 and a return air ticket is suitable (Note: a photocopy of the air ticket is required with the application).

Quotas 
No limit on numbers that can apply

Employment Issues 
Must not engage in work with any one employer for a period in excess of 3 months.

Entry & Re-entry 
May leave and re-enter Ireland, however, the permit timing is not put on hold whilst you are out of the country.

Fees Payable 
$A 100 


General Comments 
Persons under 25 years should provide a copy of HSC and any qualifications which they have obtained. 
Persons over 25 years must provide copies of any qualifications and a Resume backed up by work references. 
Private medical insurance is recommended.

More Information 
Available by contacting the Consulate-General of Ireland (see details below)


Application Forms 
Available by contacting the Consulate-General of Ireland (see details left) 
Should allow around 6 weeks for application processing.



Contact Details
30th Floor 400 George Street
Sydney NSW 
Tel : (02) 9231 6999 
Fax : (02) 9231 6254 
email : consyd@ireland.com 

Embassy of Ireland 
20 Arkana Street 
Yarralumla ACT 2600 
Tel : (02) 6273 3022 
email : irishemb@cyberone.com.au 

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