All about the working holiday in Argentina!

From the glaciers of Patagonia to the deserts and vineyards of the North, including bustling Buenos Aires... Argentina is a WHV destination that promises unique and varied experiences.
Wherever you are in the process of working holiday preparation, pvtistes.net provides free information and resources to help with your planning and big move.
Working Holiday Visa travel insurance.

We’ve been recommending Globe WHV since 2005 (medical expenses, hospitalisation, repatriation…).

1 Eligibility requirements
Age limit

Between 18 and 30 or 35 years old

Read more

Valid passport

A valid passport for the entire duration of your working holiday

Read more

Sufficient funds

At least US$2,500 or equivalent in another currency

Read more

First participation

This must be your first participation

Read more

Mandatory health insurance

Must cover medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation

Read more

Beat the quota

Apply before the annual quota is reached

Read more

Contents
2 FAQ

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?

  • You cannot bring dependents, unless they have their own visa status.
  • Depending on your citizenship, you may have to prove an education requirement (completion of tertiary studies or at least two years of undergraduate university studies).
  • 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?

  • You may enter and leave Argentina and work, but must not be employed by any one employer for more than six months.
  • You may only study or train for a certain number of months (exact number depends on your nationality) during your stay.
  • 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.

    Contents
    3 Buying health insurance

    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.

    Learn more about Globe WHV
    Useful links
    Contents
    4 Opening an Argentine Peso account

    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.

    Learn more about Wise
    Contents
    5 Finding housing in Argentina

    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.

    Find a hostel on Hostelworld
    Useful links
    Contents
    6 Getting ready for departure

    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!

    Useful links
    Contents
    7 Read up on other important topics

    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.

    Library of free articles and guides on the working holiday
    Useful links
    Contents
    8 Check out language courses and other deals

    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.

    Learn more about Babbel (-20%)
    Our special offers
    Take advantage of our special offers for flights, banking, money transfers, and language courses.
    Read more
    Contents
    Age limit

    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.

    Valid passport

    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.

    Sufficient funds

    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.

    First participation

    This must be your first participation. If you have already been in Argentina on a working holiday, then you cannot apply again.

    Mandatory health insurance

    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.

    Beat the quota

    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.