Ireland working holiday visa for United States citizens

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

The short answer

United States citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday Authorisation and live and work in Ireland for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£220 (€300). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£220 (€300)

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Full-time student or recent graduate
Proof of 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 United States passports

Australia — ages 18–30, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 18 months Singapore — ages 18–25, up to 6 months

Ireland rules for other passports

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