Spain working holiday visa for Australia citizens

Work and Holiday visa · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Australia citizens aged 18–30 can get the Work and Holiday visa and live and work in Spain for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£69 (€80). Places: 3,400 places/year. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£69 (€80)

Quota

3,400 places/year

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday; 2+ years tertiary study + functional Spanish
Work max 6 months per employer

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

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 Ireland — ages 18–35, up to 12 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

Spain rules for other passports

New Zealand