Working Holiday in Ireland for Argentinians

It is estimated that the first round of 100 spots for 2020 to apply for this visa will open in June. As soon as the exact date is announced, we will post it here.

Ireland is an excellent option for Argentinians who want to experience a Working Holiday in an English-speaking country. With this visa, you can travel, work, and study in Ireland for a period of one year.

This visa does not have the 3- or 6-month work limit that some others do; if you wish, you can work for the entire year.

There is a quota of 200 visas per year for Argentine citizens.

They are released in two rounds, with 100 spots available each time. Applications typically open in June and October of each year.

REQUIREMENTS

Be an Argentine citizen and hold a valid, current Argentine passport;
Be between 18 and 35 years of age, inclusive
Not be traveling with dependent family members, unless they have their own visa
Not have previously participated in the Program
Have no criminal record
Have sufficient funds to cover the initial period of your stay; have a return ticket to your country of origin or sufficient funds to purchase one (EUR 1,500 with a ticket, EUR 3,000 without one). You may be asked to prove your funds upon entry into Ireland.
Have health insurance
Pay the consular fee for the visa.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1- Request an appointment by sending an email to irishworkingholiday2018@vfshelpline.com stating that you are interested in participating in the WHA 2018 program. The email may be in English or Spanish.

Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are among the first 100 participants, you will be assigned a date and time when you must arrive with all required documentation, including a copy of the email confirming your appointment.

2- On the day of your appointment, you must present:

Completed application form in English.
1 recent passport-sized photo (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, white background, no glasses)
A photocopy of all pages of your passport
A photocopy of your Certificate of Good Conduct (issued within the last three months)
The visa fee is EUR 80 and can be paid before your appointment via bank transfer, or at the time of your appointment, by credit or debit card. Please note that this fee is non-refundable if your visa is denied or if you do not cancel your appointment at least 48 hours in advance.

The address of the Application Center is: Avenida Córdoba 1131, 3rd Floor, 1055, CABA, Argentina.

If you need help, are missing any documents, or want to purchase an extra service (such as expedited visa processing), you can receive assistance at the Application Center for a fee.

There, you can choose whether you want your passport, once ready, to be mailed to your home address or if you will pick it up in person at the Application Center. You will also be given a “Work Authorization Letter” that you must present at the airport when you enter Ireland.

Processing time is approximately 1 month. You will receive an email from the embassy asking you to come pick up your passport (or with information about the date they will mail the document to you). Once you receive it, you will be able to see whether your visa was approved or not.

Please note that you can enter Ireland within 12 months of your visa being issued.

If you have any questions, leave us a comment!!!