Working holiday arrangements

Ireland’s working holiday agreements with other governments allow young people of both countries to fund an extended holiday through temporary work.

How to apply

Country/Area	Non-Irish citizens apply to:	Irish citizens apply to:
Argentina	Embassy of Ireland in Buenos Aires	Embassy of Argentina, Dublin
Australia	Embassy of Ireland in Canberra	Australian Visa Office in London
Canada	Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa	International Experience Canada - Embassy of Canada
Chile	Embassy of Ireland in Buenos Aires	Embassy of Chile in Dublin
Hong Kong	Consulate General of Ireland, Hong Kong	Hong Kong Immigration Department
Japan	Embassy of Ireland in Tokyo	Embassy of Japan in Dublin
New Zealand	Ireland’s Honorary Consulate in Auckland	Immigration New Zealand
South Korea	Embassy of Ireland in Seoul	Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Dublin
Taiwan	Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service	Taipei Representative Office in Ireland
USA	Ireland’s Embassies or Consulates in the USA	US Embassy in Dublin

The Crosscare Migrant Project has produced a Guide to Working Holiday Schemes for Irish citizens.