Spain · Working holiday
Spain Working Holiday · Australia
Age limit and funds needed: Ages 18–30 · AUD 915/mo ≈ $640
Working Holiday: Australia work and holiday visa
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Key facts
Working Holiday · Australia is a working holiday route for Spain. Conditions: ages 18–30 · funds needed AUD 915/mo ≈ $640. Local work: casual jobs. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €90 ≈ $100
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government fees€90 ≈ $100
- EUR 90 (≈ $100)National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity.
Shown, not spentAUD 915+/mo ≈ $640
- AUD 915 a month (≈ $640)Minimum funds for each month of stay, shown by bank statements, travellers cheques or credit cards with available credit.
Renewal1 year max, no extension
Up to 12 months, with one participation per person.
Where to applyFrom abroad
Apply for the visa at the Spanish consulate or embassy; annual quotas apply.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Can't be renewed: 1 year in total at most
- Applications are made from outside Spain, not after arriving
- Only for passports from Australia
- Only for ages 18–30
What you'll need
Who can apply4
- The applicant is an Australian citizen resident in Australia aged 18 to 30.
- The applicant has completed at least 2 years of higher education.
- The applicant has a functional level of Spanish, for example DELE A1 or four semesters of school Spanish.
- The applicant has not taken part in the programme before and has no dependants with them.
What you must show1
- Funds of at least AUD915 (≈ $640) per month, plus a return ticket or funds to buy one.
Documents1
- Travel insurance for the whole stay, a recent medical certificate and a police clearance for the last five years.
Steps1
- Apply in person at the Spanish consulate by appointment, with the visa fee.
After you arrive1
- Participants may not work more than 6 months for the same employer and may study for up to 4 months.
What happens at day 183
How Spain decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year in total
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a calendar yearPresence in Spanish territory; sporadic absences count unless tax residence in another country is proven.
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income.
All tax rules for Spain Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Travel insurance for the whole stay, a recent medical certificate and a police clearance for the last five years
- Police certificate and civil documents
Travel insurance for the whole stay, a recent medical certificate and a police clearance for the last five years
- Money to show
This route asks for savings of AUD 915+ a month ≈ $640.
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Long-stay visa of up to 12 months for young Australians, with tourism as the main purpose and work secondary. Spain offers 3,400 places a year. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least AUD 915 a month (≈ $640) · Minimum funds for each month of stay, shown by bank statements, travellers cheques or credit cards with available credit. 1
- A fee of EUR 90 (≈ $100) · National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity. 3
Requirements
- The applicant is an Australian citizen resident in Australia aged 18 to 30. 1
- The applicant has completed at least 2 years of higher education. 1
- The applicant has a functional level of Spanish, for example DELE A1 or four semesters of school Spanish. 1
- The applicant has not taken part in the programme before and has no dependants with them. 1
- Funds of at least AUD915 (≈ $640) per month, plus a return ticket or funds to buy one. 1
- Travel insurance for the whole stay, a recent medical certificate and a police clearance for the last five years. 1
- Apply in person at the Spanish consulate by appointment, with the visa fee. 1
- Participants may not work more than 6 months for the same employer and may study for up to 4 months. 1
Stay
- Up to 12 months, with one participation per person.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Not renewable according to our source.
Nationality
Citizens of Australia. Open to: Australia.
Work
Work is secondary to tourism, with no more than 6 months for the same employer.
Family
Participants may not be accompanied by dependants unless they hold their own programme visa.
Official sources
- Working Holiday visa (Australia) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spain (Consulate in Sydney) · checked 2026-10-10
- Youth mobility agreements: Argentina, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · checked 2026-10-10
- Orden AUC/891/2024 setting the fees for processing visas · Official State Gazette (BOE) · checked 2026-10-11
Working Holiday · Australia and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Holiday · Australia | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Argentina | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Canada | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Japan | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · New Zealand | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Working Holiday · Australia?
Savings of at least AUD 915 a month (≈ $640). Minimum funds for each month of stay, shown by bank statements, travellers cheques or credit cards with available credit. A fee of EUR 90 (≈ $100). National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity.
How long can I stay on the Working Holiday · Australia?
Up to 12 months, with one participation per person.
Can I work on the Working Holiday · Australia?
Casual jobs. Work is secondary to tourism, with no more than 6 months for the same employer.
Can I bring my family on the Working Holiday · Australia?
Participants may not be accompanied by dependants unless they hold their own programme visa.
Who can apply for the Working Holiday · Australia?
Citizens of Australia. Open to: Australia.
How are Working Holiday · Australia holders taxed in Spain?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Working Holiday · Australia. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income. Savings income (interest, dividends, gains) is taxed at 19% to 30% combining the state and regional portions; the general scale has a state portion of 9.5% to 24.5% plus a regional portion.
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≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Working Holiday visa (Australia) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spain (Consulate in Sydney) · checked 2026-10-10
- Youth mobility agreements: Argentina, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · checked 2026-10-10
- Orden AUC/891/2024 setting the fees for processing visas · Official State Gazette (BOE) · checked 2026-10-11
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