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Working Holiday Programme (Programme Vacances-Travail)

Luxembourg

Luxembourg•Europe

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Working Holiday Programme (Programme Vacances-Travail)

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 months

Estimated Cost

€180 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

This programme is a cultural exchange for young adults from specific partner countries.

The Working Holiday Programme facilitates cultural exchange for young adults from specific partner countries, allowing them to live and work in Luxembourg for up to one year. Participants must meet specific age and financial requirements and apply through the relevant diplomatic mission. The program is non-renewable and does not lead to permanent residency.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Annual Cap & Quota

Varies by country

Eligible Nationalities (7)

Australia

Australia

Canada

Canada

Chile

Chile

Japan

Japan

South Korea

South Korea

New Zealand

New Zealand Taiwan

Taiwan

Taiwan

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Salaried Worker Residence Permit (Titre de séjour - Travailleur salarié)

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Luxembourg

Salaried Worker Residence Permit (Titre de séjour - Travailleur salarié)

ValidityVaries based on contract

Processing0 days – 3 months

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Visa D — Student Residence Permit (Titre de séjour - Étudiant)

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Luxembourg

Visa D — Student Residence Permit (Titre de séjour - Étudiant)

ValidityDuration of studies

Processing0 days – 3 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Citizenship of a partner country (Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan)

Age 18-30 (or 18-35 for Canada and Taiwan)

Proof of sufficient funds (min. €2,500)

Medical/travel insurance (min. €30,000 coverage)

Clean criminal record

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

2,500 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (valid 15+ months)

Proof of sufficient funds

Medical/travel insurance

Clean criminal record

Motivation letter/CV

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows for travel and work in Luxembourg
Cultural exchange opportunity

Worth Knowing

Non-renewable
Strict age and nationality requirements
Limited annual quotas
Not a citizen of a partner country
Outside of age range
Insufficient funds

Application Process

1

Verify qualification based on country of residence

2

Prepare required documentation

3

Apply for a Type D visa at the competent diplomatic mission

Application Forms

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