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Language / Au-pair in Austria

One documented route of this kind in Austria, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.

Working Holiday Visa (WHP)

Austria's bilateral Working Holiday Programme allows young adults aged 18–30 from 12 partner countries to live and work in Austria for 6–12 months. The primary purpose is cultural experience; incidental employment is permitted to fund the stay. Administered by the Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs (BMEIA).

Processing time
Applications can be filed up to 6 months before the intended start date; processing time varies by post.
Validity
6–12 months (fixed; varies by bilateral agreement with partner country; non-extendable and non-modifiable after issue).
Language requirement
No formal language requirement specified.
Permanent residence
Not applicable — Working Holiday Visa does not lead to permanent residence.
Citizenship
Not applicable — Working Holiday Visa does not lead to citizenship.

Requirements

  • Age 18–30 at time of application
  • Nationality of one of the 12 partner countries (Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, USA)
  • Valid passport with at least 3 months validity beyond the planned return date
  • Adequate health, accident and travel insurance covering the entire stay (minimum €30,000 cover)
  • Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the initial period of stay
  • Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one
  • Clean criminal record (documentation requirements vary by country)
  • Must not have previously participated in an Austrian WHP (Japan allows a second stay)

Required Documents

  • Completed national visa (Type D) application form required
  • Biometric passport photo (ICAO standard) required
  • Valid passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond return date) required
  • Travel and health insurance certificate (minimum €30,000 coverage for full duration) required
  • Proof of sufficient funds for initial period required
  • Return ticket or proof of funds to purchase one required
  • Criminal record certificate (country-specific format) required
  • Proof of tertiary qualifications (required for Australia)

Official fees

  • Visa (Type D) application fee 195 EUR
  • Visa fee for Japan applicants 0 EUR

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    Confirm you are aged 18–30 and hold the nationality of one of the 12 partner countries. Verify you have not previously used an Austrian WHP visa (or are applying for a second Japan stay).

  2. 2

    Prepare documents

    Gather the visa application form, biometric photo, valid passport, travel and health insurance (min. €30,000), proof of funds, return ticket or equivalent funds, and a criminal record certificate in the required format for your country.

  3. 3

    Apply at the Austrian representation

    Submit your application at the Austrian embassy or consulate responsible for your country no earlier than 6 months before, and ideally no later than 3 weeks before, the intended visa start date. Pay the €195 visa fee (free for Japan applicants).

  4. 4

    Receive WHP visa

    If approved, your passport will be annotated with 'WHP'. The validity period is fixed and cannot be modified after issuance.

  5. 5

    Enter Austria and register

    Enter Austria within the validity window. Register your address at the local municipal office (Meldeamt) within 3 days of taking up residence.

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