All about the working holiday in Argentina!
We’ve been recommending Globe WHV since 2005 (medical expenses, hospitalisation, repatriation…).
Between 18 and 30 or 35 years old
A valid passport for the entire duration of your working holiday
At least US$2,500 or equivalent in another currency
This must be your first participation
Must cover medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation
Apply before the annual quota is reached
01. What is the Working Holiday Visa?
WHVs are bilateral accords signed between governments to promote youth mobility and cultural exchange. Participating countries allow young adults to spend a set period of time (usually one year) living and working abroad. Most of the accords are signed between countries in Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia. A WHV encourages cultural exchange alongside the chance to gain valuable work experience, though participants are not obligated to work.
02. Which nationalities are eligible?
Young adults from the following countries can apply for the Working Holiday in Argentina:
Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea and Sweden.
03. What is the application fee?
The visa application fee varies by nationality.
- Australians: US$150
- New Zealanders: US$150
- Irish: EUR150
- Germans: EUR150
- French: No fee
For all other nationalities’ fees, check the official website.
04. What documents are required for the application?
As well as proof of passport validity, health insurance and sufficient funds, you may be asked to provide:
- A police certificate confirming no criminal records from the last three years
- A cover letter stating your motivation for the trip (depending on your nationality, this may need to be signed by your home government)
- Proof of a return ticket (or additional funds to purchase a ticket at the end of your stay)
05. How long is the visa good for?
The Working Holiday Programme allows WHV holders to stay up to one year in Argentina.
06. Are there any other requirements I should be aware of?
07. When do I have to enter the country by?
You must arrive no later than three months after you have applied for your visa.
08. Do I need to buy health insurance?
Yes, you must buy health insurance covering medical expenses, hospitalisation and repatriation for the entirety of your stay. You must budget for a minimum of US$30,000 insurance coverage.
09. Are there any work restrictions?
10. What is pvtistes.net and how can it help me?
We are a team of current and former working holiday makers dedicated to providing free information and resources about the working holiday, to Argentina and other destinations. Read our helpful articles, leave comments if you have questions, and check out our special deals.
We don’t ask for any money, and neither should anyone else in your application process (besides the embassy/consulate and their official partners). Be very careful of online scams where someone might ask you for an exorbitant amount to help you get your visa. Working Holiday Visas are designed to be relatively easy to obtain yourself, so there is absolutely no need to pay any professional service to do it on your behalf.
11. Where can I apply?
You need to apply at your nearest Argentine Embassy.
As mentioned earlier, all working holiday makers must buy private health insurance that covers medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation.
We’ve been recommending Globe WHV since 2005. They meet the requirements and have covered thousands of working holiday makers over the years.
- FAQs about working holiday travel insurance
- What to have in your Working Holiday adventure first-aid kit
Argentina’s currency is the Argentine Peso (ARS, $). As a foreigner/temporary resident, it will be difficult to open a traditional bank account in Argentina. Rules change frequently because of the country’s political and economic instability. We recommend you do thorough research just before your trip and bring some cash with you to support yourself in your first days or weeks.
If you want to have an ARS prepaid travel card in hand before even arriving, you may want to consider an online neo-bank like Wise. Wise is an app that offers multi-currency financial services. You can receive a prepaid travel money card that can be loaded with your home currency and it will auto-convert into ARS when making purchases in Argentina. Learn more about Wise.
Once your application is approved, you’ll need to think about where to live, especially in the first few days and weeks. If you are planning on renting long term housing, we recommend you wait until you arrive in Argentina before paying a deposit or signing anything. Never send money to anyone without seeing the place in person.
For your first couple of weeks, you could consider Airbnb or hotels. But the most affordable option is going to be youth hostels. You can find some great ones on Hostelworld.
- Chapter 6: Booking housing for your arrival
- 7 Tips for finding housing during your working holiday abroad
- Five ways to get free accommodation when travelling
After you get your visa, you will have plenty of things to take care of. Some of them are more urgent than others, so this list breaks down your to-dos, starting with the most urgent to the least. It may seem like a lot, but don’t worry, one step at a time!
As you prepare for your working holiday in Argentina, check out our library of free articles and guides. Everyone on the pvtistes.net team has done (or is currently on) a working holiday, so everything we write is from personal experience.
This is the perfect chance to learn or brush up on Spanish. Babbel is partnering with pvtistes.net to offer 20% off on language courses (learn more). Also check out our other deals for working holiday makers.
The age limits vary by nationality. You can be up to 35 years old if you are from:
– France
– Ireland
– New Zealand
You can be up to 30 years old if you are from Australia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea and Sweden.
You must have a passport that is valid for the entire duration of your working holiday in Argentina. Your passport must have at least one to two blank pages.
You must show savings of at least US$2,500 (or the equivalent in another currency) to support yourself while in Argentina. You can use bank statements or credit card statements from the last three months.
See our chapter on budgeting for an idea of how much more savings you should have for a working holiday.
This must be your first participation. If you have already been in Argentina on a working holiday, then you cannot apply again.
As a part of your visa application, you must provide proof of coverage by private health insurance. It must cover medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation for the full duration of your stay.
Apply before the annual quota is reached. Argentina sets an annual quota by nationality for the number of Working Holiday Visas issued.
– Australians: 1,500
– French: 1,000
– German: Unlimited!
– Irish: 200
– New Zealanders: 1,000
For all other nationalities’ quotas, check the official website.