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Working holiday visas for American citizens

Every working holiday visa American citizens can apply for, in one place. Compare the age limit, cost, and how long you can stay, then go straight to the route that fits. Every option is checked against the issuing government’s own pages.

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Where American citizens can go

Sort by any column to find the route that fits. Each row is verified against its government source and links through to the full requirements.

Australia
Verified 10 June 2026
18-30AUD 67036 monthsApprox. AUD 5,000 for initial stay + onward fareAny kind of work; usually max 6 months with the same employer. Tax + superannuation apply.Uncapped
New Zealand
Verified 19 June 2026
18-30NZD 10012 monthsNZD 4,200Any job, but: no permanent job; must work for an employer under an employment contract or contract for services; cannot operate a business as an owner (wording rolled out from 20 Apr 2026; France/Germany pages still show older wording). No per-employer time limit stated.CappedOpen (no ballot)
Australia
Age limit
18-30
Headline cost
AUD 670
Max stay
36 months
Funds required
Approx. AUD 5,000 for initial stay + onward fare
Work rights
Any kind of work; usually max 6 months with the same employer. Tax + superannuation apply.
Quota / cap
Uncapped
Verified 10 June 2026View route →
New Zealand
Age limit
18-30
Headline cost
NZD 100
Max stay
12 months
Funds required
NZD 4,200
Work rights
Any job, but: no permanent job; must work for an employer under an employment contract or contract for services; cannot operate a business as an owner (wording rolled out from 20 Apr 2026; France/Germany pages still show older wording). No per-employer time limit stated.
Quota / cap
CappedOpen (no ballot)
Verified 19 June 2026View route →
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Questions

Working holidays for American citizens

Which working holiday visa is easiest for American citizens?

There is no single easiest option. It depends on what matters to you: whether there is an annual cap, how much money you need to show, how long you can stay, and the work conditions. Compare every verified destination side by side in the table above.

Where can American citizens do a working holiday?

American citizens can currently apply for verified working holiday visas in Australia and New Zealand. Compare them side by side above, then open the route that fits for the full requirements and how to apply.

How many countries can American citizens do a working holiday in?

We currently list 2 verified working holiday destinations for American citizens. We add more as each route is checked against its official government source.

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