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Directorate of Immigration: Residence permits - Types

What are the age requirements for working holiday permit?

The age requirements for a working holiday residence permit differ between the agreements.

Japan:

  • 18-26 years of age when application is submitted

Andorra, Canada and The UK:

  • 18-30 years of age when the application is submitted

You need to submit your application before you become 27 years old if you come from Japan or before you become 30 years old if you come from Andorra, Canada or the UK. Your application will be processed even though you become 27 or 30 after you submit the application.

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