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Working Holiday Visa
for young adults between 18 and 30 years
Documents for a Working Holiday Visa have to be provided in original and one set of copies in English or German. A Working Holiday Visa can be issued only once and the main purpose of the stay is holiday and travel in Germany.
o application form fully completed, duly signed
o passport (issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area with at least two empty pages)
o passport size picture, not older than three months with a bright background and frontal view of the face (please do not attach the picture to the application form). Digitally-altered passport pictures will not be accepted.
o proof of sufficient financial means (at least 2.000 EUR on your personal account)
o proof of travel health insurance (with headquarters in the EU), valid for the entire stay in Germany with a minimum coverage of 30.000,00 EUR including the following details: name of the insured person, length of coverage, insurance sum and repatriation coverage. Please note that health insurance coverage by credit card is not valid)
o detailed CV
o detailed motivation letter, including information about the intended stay
o booked flight tickets
o proof of accommodation for at least the first 3 months (rental contract, hotel reservation, or invitation letter in case of private accommodation with name, full address and passport/resident card copy of the inviting person)
o certificate of good conduct, not older than 3 months
o visa fee : 75,00 EUR payable in cash in Lei – or by card (Visa + Master)
Please note that the German Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents at any time during processing.
Submission of the above mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted.