Working holiday visas for Ireland
Pick your passport to see what Ireland asks of you. The rules differ by passport, so each one has its own page.
Travel Aid isn’t legal advice and can’t confirm that you’re eligible or that you’ll get a visa. Rules change, so always check the official government page before you apply.
The visas
Open for applications
Working Holiday Authorisation · WHA
Holiday in Ireland and do casual work to fund it. You apply to the Irish embassy in your own country.
Official page (opens in a new tab) · Last checked by Travel Aid on 30 October 2026
Open for applications
US-Ireland Working Holiday Authorisation (J1) · US WHA
For US students and recent graduates: work and travel in Ireland for up to 12 months.
Official page (opens in a new tab) · Last checked by Travel Aid on 30 October 2026
By passport
| Passport | Visa | Ages | Stay | Times you can get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | WHA | 18 to 35 | 12 months | – |
| Canada | WHA | 18 to 35 | 24 months | Once only |
| Japan | WHA | 18 to 30 | 12 months | – |
| New Zealand | WHA | 18 to 30 | 12 months | – |
| South Korea | WHA | 18 to 34 | 12 months | – |
| United States | US WHA | 18 and over | 12 months | Once only |
A dash means the official page doesn't say. Oldest check on this page: 30 October 2026.