Free for 16 to 30 year olds, starting with UK passports

Plan your time abroad with confidence

Working holidays, seasonal jobs, study and volunteering, checked against official sources and matched to your passport and budget.

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From first idea to booked, honestly

The three questions everyone asks, in the order you'll ask them.

  1. Can I go?

    Every route open to your passport and age, with a clear yes, no or "check this", and why.

  2. Can I afford it?

    How long your money lasts there, what the route asks you to show, and when you'll be ready.

  3. What do I do next?

    How to apply, step by step, with deadlines and the official links. Free options first.

Popular routes for UK passports

Each one checked against its official page, with the date we last did.

Sydney Opera House across the harbour
Working holiday

Australia

A 12-month visa to holiday in Australia and work to help fund it. UK passports can apply from 18 up to the day before turning 36.

Ages 18–3512 months…Checked 5 November 2026
 A lake between forested mountains
Working holiday

Canada

An open work permit through International Experience Canada to travel and work anywhere in Canada. Up to 24 months on your first participation.

Ages 18–35Up to 24 months on a first parti…Checked 5 November 2026
 The Hong Kong skyline across Victoria Harbour
Working holiday

Hong Kong

Holiday in Hong Kong for up to 12 months, taking short-term jobs and courses along the way.

Ages 18–30Up to 12 monthsChecked 5 November 2026
 A tall pagoda in a park
Working holiday

Japan

Stay in Japan for up to a year, mainly on holiday, with permission to work to top up your travel money. Up to two years in total.

Ages 18–301 year from entry; up to two yea…Checked 5 November 2026
 A lakeside town below mountains
Working holiday

New Zealand

Holiday, work in temporary jobs and study for up to 6 months in New Zealand. Choose a 12, 23 or 36-month visa.

Ages 18–35Up to 12, 23 or 36 monthsChecked 5 November 2026
 People walking down a lit street in Taipei at night
Working holiday

Taiwan

A one-year resident visa for Taiwan under the UK–Taiwan Youth Mobility Scheme, applied for by post.

Ages 18–301 year from entryChecked 5 November 2026

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