Germany working holiday visa for Israel citizens

Working Holiday visa / residence permit · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026

The short answer

Israel citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday visa / residence permit and live and work in Germany for up to 12 months. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

See official site

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–30; may apply at the local authority within 90 days of visa-free entry
~EUR 2,000 funds

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in Germany

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Living in Germany: costs & pay

The visa gets you in — this is whether it adds up. Real figures for Germany, so you can weigh what you'll earn against what you'll spend.

Cost of living

Mid-range

Price level 81 · World Bank

Typical pay

13.9 EUR/hr

Minimum wage

Can I afford it? Calculator Compare cost of living

Other countries open to Israel passports

Australia — ages 18–30, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Austria — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Czech Republic — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Germany rules for other passports

Australia New Zealand Taiwan Japan South Korea Hong Kong