Germany Working Holiday Visa
Information for Australians
age requirement
Aged
between 18 and 30 (when applying you must be at least 18
and under 30 years of age)
other eligibility requirements
Have
an Australian passport, which is valid for at least
three months after the expiry of the visa.
Return airline ticket.
Evidence of access to approx $A5,000 (see below).
Proof of health insurance cover valid in Germany for the
duration of your stay.
validity / timing
Under
the working holiday programme visa holders will be able
to stay in Germany for up to 12 months.
proof of funds
Proof
of sufficient funds (a monthly minimum of A$ 400.00 )
for the complete length of the stay, for example current
bank statement or sponsorship declaration with proof of
income of sponsor.
quotas
No quota.
employment issues
Visa holders will be
allowed to work for a total of 90 days. During those 90 days employment can be taken up with
different employers of the visa holder’s choice.
entry & re-entry
There are no known entry and re-entry restrictions.
fees payable
Visas are issued free of
charge. A AUD$5 fee for administrative expenses applies
(bank cheque, postal money order or cash)
general comments
Processing takes approx. 2 weeks from the time
of submitting completed application including all required
documents. You can not apply outside Australia and you can
participate in the program only once.
more information
Available from the Consulate General of Germany
(see details below)
application forms
Available
from the Consulate General of Germany (see contact
details below)
contact details
Residents of the ACT and the Northern Territory
apply at:
The Embassy of Germany
119 Empire Circuit
Yarralumla ACT 2600
Tel: (02) 6270 1911
Fax: (02) 6270 1951
Residents of New South Wales and Queensland apply at:
The Consulate General - Sydney
13 Trelawney Street, Woollahra NSW 2025
Tel.: 02 9328 7733
Fax: 9327 9649
Residents of Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western
Australia apply at:
The Consulate General - Melbourne
480 Punt Road,
South Yarra Vic 3141
Tel: 03-9864-6888
Fax: 03-9820-2414
