Ireland working holiday visa for Australia citizens

Working Holiday Authorisation · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Australia citizens aged 18–35 can get the Working Holiday Authorisation and live and work in Ireland for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£50 (AUD 95). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–35

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£50 (AUD 95)

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–35; issued as an authorisation (Australians are visa-free to enter Ireland)
Max 6 months per employer; AUD 5,000 funds

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

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

Other countries open to Australia passports

United Kingdom — ages 18–35, up to 36 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 24 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Hong Kong — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Ireland rules for other passports

New Zealand Canada United States Taiwan