Working Holiday: ISIC's info pack for students

With a Working Holiday visa you'll be able to adventure for up to 12 months in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, or a bit shorter in the USA while earning money to fund your travels. Working Holiday is a great way to take your first steps to the world of travelling, or to take a break from student life at home. ISIC wants to encourage international and intercultural exchange for students, which is why we've gathered below an info package about Working Holiday options for students and youth. Each of the countries listed below is also an excellent ISIC country, so don't forget to activate your digital ISIC before hopping on your Working Holiday adventure!

The Working Holiday visa is a multiple entry work visa, meaning that you can leave and return the country as many times as you wish throughout the year  - perfect while on a spontaneous adventure! Keep in mind that ISIC card holders are eligible for student flight tickets, often including luggage. You can combine one-way flights to guarantee an unforgettable Working Holiday.

In Australia and New Zealand you can secure your first job in the country with a start package, but you'll soon find job announcements on hostel billboards, via social media, on websites, and of course through other travellers on a Working Holiday. All you need is a local income-tax card and a bank account for salary payment, and you're all set!

The Australian Working Holiday visa is available to youth aged 18-30 years. The visa allows you to travel, live, and work for up to a year in the land of kangaroos, fruit farms, and surf beaches. The upper age limit for the Working Holiday visa in Australia is 30 years, but you can enter the country at the age of 31 if you apply for the visa just after turning 30. With the visa, you can work for the same employer for up to 12 months and study for up to four months. You can easily get the Australian Working Holiday visa from KILROY - ask about the start package as well; the start package helps you find your first job, so you won't have to spend time at your destination looking for a job. In Australia, it is common to find employment in agricultural and service sector jobs.

If Australia steals your heart and you want to stay even longer, no worries! You can extend your Working Holiday visa for another 12 months if you work in seasonal farm jobs for three months during your first year in Australia. Woop!

For those enthusiastic about extreme sports and activities, an adventure in New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes is a must! You can apply for the popular New Zealand Working Holiday visa up to the age of 35 and work for the same employer for up to 12 months during your year in New Zealand. You can extend your Working Holiday visa in New Zealand for 3 months if you have worked for three consecutive months in agricultural jobs during your first year. The Working Holiday visa also allows you to study in New Zealand for up to six months during your year. What could be a better place to get certified as a snowboarding or kayaking instructor! Find more information for Working Holiday in New Zealand here.

Apply for the Working Holiday visa to New Zealand for the New Zealand government officials.

During your Working Holiday, you'll have the chance to experience Canada's incredible nature, big cities, and hiking trails in all seasons! You can go to Canada on a Working Holiday through KILROY for a six-month period, either during the summer or winter season. Winter season jobs last from November to April, and summer season jobs employ you from May to October. Combining work and travel in Canada is possible if you are 18-35 years old and have completed at least a secondary degree. The Working Holiday visa is valid for 12 months, giving you the opportunity to work for six months and then continue adventuring in Canada! Through KILROY, you get a job at the destination, as well as plenty of help with visas and other practical matters.