Ages 18–30 · 12 months

Spain Working Holiday Visa for Australians

Young Australians can spend a year living, working and travelling in Spain. Here's who's eligible, what you need, and how to apply.

Requirements: who qualifies

1 Plan your timing Work back from your flight date so your police check and appointment line up.
2 Show your Spanish Gather evidence of functional Spanish the consulate accepts.
3 File & appointment Forms, NIE paperwork and a checked file before your consulate visit.
4 Land & start work Padrón, social security number and first steps to finding work.

Who can get a working holiday visa for Spain?

Australian citizens aged 18 to 30 with at least two years of tertiary study and functional Spanish. There are 3,400 places each year.

When should I apply?

No earlier than 3 months before you plan to arrive in Spain. Your AFP police check must be less than 3 months old, so plan your timing carefully.

What counts as functional Spanish?

The consulate decides, often at your appointment. A course certificate or DELE exam result helps.

I'm 30 — am I too late?

You must be no older than 30 when you apply. If your birthday is close, start planning now.

Can I stay longer than a year?

The visa itself lasts 12 months. To stay on, you'd need to switch to another permit, such as the Digital Nomad Visa or a work permit.

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Last reviewed November 2026 by Bo Saldana, Gestor Administrativo Colegiado (licensed Spanish immigration adviser).