Official sources

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• Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/files/administration-immigration-programs-16th-edition.pdf

  https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/files/administration-immigration-programs-16th-edition.pdf

• Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

  https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417

• Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process

  https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process

• Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

  https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462/first-work-holiday-462

• Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country caps

  https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/status-of-country-caps

• Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration — New to Denmark

  https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Working-Holiday/Working-Holiday-Argentina-application

• Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration — New to Denmark

  https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Working-Holiday/Working-Holiday-Chile-application

• Embassy of France in Argentina — VVT | La France en Argentine

  https://ar.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/aller-en-france/vvt

• Embassy of France in Chile — Campagne visa Vacances-Travail 2026 | La France au Chili

  https://cl.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/aller-en-france/campagne-visa-vacances-travail-2026

• Embassy of France in Colombia — Programa Vacaciones-Trabajo | La France en Colombie

  https://co.diplomatie.gouv.fr/es/vvt

• Embassy of France in Peru — Programme "Vacances-Travail" | La France au Pérou

  https://pe.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/aller-en-france/programme-vacances-travail

• Embassy of France in Uruguay — Programa vacaciones y trabajo (work and holiday visa) | Francia en Uruguay

  https://uy.diplomatie.gouv.fr/es/node/19/programa-vacaciones-y-trabajo-work-and-holiday-visa

• Embassy of Ireland, Santiago — https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/

  https://api.ireland.ie/en/chile/santiago/services/visas/chile-working-holiday-agreement/

• Embassy of Japan in Argentina — https://www.ar.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/NuevoAvisoWorkingHoliday03112020.html

  https://www.ar.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/NuevoAvisoWorkingHoliday03112020.html

• Embassy of Japan in Italy — Visto per Vacanza-Lavoro (cittadini italiani) | Ambasciata del Giappone in Italia

  https://www.it.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_it/visto_italiani_vacanza-lavoro.html

• Embassy of Japan in Uruguay — https://www.uy.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00260.html

  https://www.uy.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00260.html

• Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Italy — https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/it-it/brd/m_22214/view.do?seq=10

  https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/it-it/brd/m_22214/view.do?seq=10

• France-Visas / French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs — https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/jeunes-voyageurs

  https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/jeunes-voyageurs

• GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Documents you must provide - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility/documents-you-must-provide

• GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility

• GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Extend your visa - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility/extend-your-visa

• GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Eligibility - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility/eligibility

• GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Apply - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility/apply

• GOV.UK — Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme - Guidance - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-youth-mobility-scheme

• German Federal Foreign Office — What exactly is the Working Holiday programme? - Federal Foreign Office

  https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/06-workingholiday/606672

• German Federal Foreign Office — Working Holiday en Alemania - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones Exteriores

  https://buenos-aires.diplo.de/ar-es/service/visa-einreise/working-holiday-2158284

• German Federal Foreign Office — Visa para Programa Working Holiday - Ministerio Federal de Relaciones Exteriores

  https://santiago.diplo.de/cl-es/service/05-visaeinreise/1210626-1210626

• German Federal Foreign Office — Merkblatt zur Beantragung eines Visums zum Zwecke der Teilnahme am Working Holiday Programm - Auswärtiges Amt

  https://montevideo.diplo.de/uy-de/service/2441550-2441550

• Immigration New Zealand — Argentina Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/argentina-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Working Holiday Extension Work Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/working-holiday-extension-work-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Brazil Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/brazil-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Canada Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/canada-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Chile Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/chile-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Germany Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/germany-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Spain Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/spain-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — France Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/france-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/united-kingdom-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Ireland Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/ireland-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Italy Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/italy-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Japan Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/japan-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Korea Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/korea-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Mexico Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/mexico-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Peru Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/peru-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — USA Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/usa-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — Uruguay Working Holiday Visa » Immigration New Zealand

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/uruguay-working-holiday-visa/

• Immigration New Zealand — WI2.170 Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme

  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/77080.htm

• Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands — https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

  https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility/eligibility-by-country.html

  https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility/eligibility-by-country.html

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — International Experience Canada: Rounds of invitations

  https://www.ircc.canada.ca/english/work/iec/selections.asp

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/apply-work-permit.html

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/apply-work-permit.html

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/extend-change.html

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/extend-change.html

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=cl-wh

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=cl-wh

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — International Experience Canada: Create your IEC profile and get your invitation to apply

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/become-candidate.html

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — International Experience Canada: About the program

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/about.html

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/prepare-arrival.html

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/prepare-arrival.html

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/become-candidate/chances.html

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/become-candidate/chances.html

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=de-wh

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=de-wh

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=es-wh

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=es-wh

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=fr-wh

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=fr-wh

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=it-wh

  https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/eligibility.html?selection=it-wh

• Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Uruguay — Vacaciones y Trabajo (Working Holiday) - Vacaciones y Trabajo (Working Holiday) para uruguayos | Trámites

  https://www.gub.uy/tramites/vacaciones-trabajo-working-holiday-vacaciones-trabajo-working-holiday-uruguayos

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html

  https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html

• UK Home Office — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Overview - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility

• UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: Apply - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility/apply

• UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Youth Mobility Scheme - Guidance - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-youth-mobility-scheme

• UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Youth Mobility Scheme caseworker guidance (accessible) - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/points-based-system-tier-5-youth-mobility-scheme/youth-mobility-scheme-caseworker-guidance-accessible

• UK Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration — Youth Mobility Scheme visa: ballot system - GOV.UK

  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/youth-mobility-scheme-visa-ballot-system

• Working Holiday Info Center, Overseas Koreans Agency — https://whic.mofa.go.kr/contents.do?menuNo=90&contentsNo=38

  https://whic.mofa.go.kr/contents.do?menuNo=90&contentsNo=38