Thinking about heading off on a working holiday to Canada, Australia, or New Zealand? The prospect can be daunting as well as exciting so we’re here to help. To help out, we have gathered together a few of the most common questions we get asked along with their answers below.
If you can’t find the answer to your question below, get in touch with us on our contact page.
What are the benefits of a working holiday visa?
There are so many great reasons to embark on a working holiday visa to Canada, Australia or New Zealand, from personal growth to professional opportunities. A working holiday allows you to earn money while travelling. They are highly flexible and allow you to gain experience in different jobs in your destination country. Along with self-discovery, learning, travelling and meeting new people, you can add lots of international work experience to your CV which can be very beneficial to your career in the longer term.
Which visa should I apply for?
We currently offer working holiday visa packages for Canada, Australia and New Zealand. If you are not sure which of these three countries you are most interested in, talk to us to find out more.
Why should I choose Cassidy Travel’s working holiday visa programme?
Cassidy Travel is Ireland’s #1 Travel Agency with 35+ years in the business. We are a multi-award winning agency with over 100 expert travel advisors who have helped 1000s of Irish holidaymakers travel all over the globe. We have built up a trusted name and have long tenure in the business. While some other working holiday visa companies come and go, Cassidy Travel has been around for decades and will be here for years to come – our working holiday visa expert will be your point of contact throughout the whole process and advise you on your documentation to ensure your application succeeds.
What is the age limit for a working holiday visa?
The working holiday visa for Australia and Canada is open to Irish passport holders between the ages of 18-35. For New Zealand, the age range is 18-30.
What is required to complete the application process?
The apply for a working holiday visa, you will need to provide a range of documentation including passport, financial documents, health certifications and more. Throughout the pandemic, requirements have been liable to change at short notice. Our team can provide you with the most up to date requirements as well as advising you on how to prepare your documentation properly to ensure a successful application – the last thing you want is to have to re-do it all! Get in touch with us to avoid this outcome and learn what the latest requirements are.
Do I need to have job lined up before I go?
While in previous years you would not have to have to a job offer to get your working holiday visa, some destination countries have added this requirement because of the pandemic. We are busy making contact with recruiters and job boards in our destination countries to make this process easier for you. Get in touch for more information.
How long does the application process take?
Our working holiday visa expert will help you to prepare your application along with our contacts in the destination country. The application does not take long although it can take time to get the required documents together. Once your application is in, processing times vary. It may take a few weeks or months. If you have concerns, contact us directly.