Ireland Working Holiday Visa Program
It is now possible for American travelers to work for a year in the Republic of Ireland. Ireland has always been an attractive location for Americans given the many family connections Ireland has with America.
Frequently Asked Questions about Working Holiday Visas to Ireland
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for a working holiday visa for Ireland if you are a US resident or a resident of one of the following countries. You must be 18-30 years old when applying. The visa application takes as a week or two and can be applied for before leaving the US.
How can I apply or receive more information?
BootsnAll has partnered with the world’s largest working holiday visa provider, VisaFirst, to provide travelers with everything they need before leaving for Ireland.
Apply for an information pack or book a visa
Do I need to have work organised before arriving on a working holiday visa in Ireland?
No. 99.9% of people simply land in Dublin, Galway or Cork, stay in a hostel until they find an apartment to stay in, go looking for work and begin working in a week or two. Most people will only offer you work after having met you so you will need to check the papers when you arrive and call into employers and recruitment companies.
Do I have to work when I arrive?
No, you don’t have to work at all! However, most people will need to work to have funds to party in Ireland. Most people will bring money over with them to fund their first few weeks partying and until they find work. Setting up an Irish bank account before you arrive will allow you to transfer some money over before leaving. Setting up an account is something we can assist you with.
Can you give me an example of how the year typically flows for most working holiday makers?
Before leaving for Ireland
Book your working holiday visa. It’s also a good idea to set up your Irish bank account, apply for a tax file number, go through arrival orientation and look for longer term accomodation. Luckily, this can all be done along with your visa application. More information »
On the way to Ireland
The typical routine is for a working holiday maker to fly to Ireland, possibly flying in through Europe i.e France, Germany or Spain.
Arriving in Ireland
Simply take a nitelink bus from the airport into Dublin city and go to your hostel. Ireland is a very small country and can be covered from east coast to west coast in 3-4 hours.
Is it strange to apply and travel alone?
Although it might seem intimidating, just make the move. As soon as you arrive you’ll be alone only as much as you want to be. Hostels are a great place to meet other travelers and you won’t have trouble finding someone eager to chat about where they’ve been and where they are travelling to next. Don’t let travelling alone stop you going as plenty of working holiday makers do it.
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