Austria Working Holiday Visa 2026

The Austria Working Holiday Visa 2026 is a government-backed scheme allowing eligible young travelers to live in Austria for up to 12 months, combining short-term work with travel and cultural exchange. It enables participation in temporary employment and personal development activities while residing in Austria under a visa designed for temporary cultural exchange and short-term work. The program is available to nationals from partner countries and is designed to facilitate experience abroad without a job offer in advance.

Legal permission to live and work in Austria for up to 12 months, with opportunities for short-term employment alongside travel and cultural experiences.

Applicants are young travellers from partner countries, typically aged 18 to 30, with some bilateral agreements allowing up to 35 years of age depending on nationality.

Applications are made outside Austria through the Austrian diplomatic mission responsible for the applicant’s place of residence; in some countries, certain embassies or VFS Global may handle appointment scheduling and document collection.