If you are from a country that is not a member of the EEA you must obtain a work visa or permit to work in Germany.

Germany has working holiday agreements with Australia, New Zealand And Canada Under the working holiday programme visa holders will be able to stay in Germany for up to 12 months. Holiday jobs can be taken up to help finance their stay.

To be eligible applicants must:

* Be 18 and 30 years
* Not accompanied by children
* Posses A Valid Passport
* Have Proof of sufficient fund
* Posses return air tickets or equivalent funds
* Show proof of health insurance valid in Germany for the duration of the stay

Canadian applicants must also:

* Be enrolled at a post-secondary institution
* Have a written job offer from an employer in Germany before leaving Canada
* Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of German

Canadian Applicants: For more information or to apply contact German Embassy or consular missions in Canada or visit http://www.germanembassyottawa.org/

New Zealand Applicants: For more information or to apply contact The German Embassy in Wellington or visit http://www.deutschebotschaftwellington.co.nz

Australian Applicants: Contact the Consulate General in Sydney or visit http://www.germanembassy.org.au.