Working Holiday Britain

Eligibility

All applicants should be citizens of EEA or British Commonwealth countries.

How to apply for a programme?

Step 1

Read carefully the programme description and eligibility criteria. Then fill out the online application form and pay the booking fee in order to apply.

Step 2

Global Choices confirms your booking and place on the programme. We appoint a programme coordinator to lead you through the rest of the application process until your are successfully placed.

Step 3

You communicate with your programme coordinator and exchange all necessary documents and forms. Once the placement is confirmed you will need to purchase insurance, pay the remaining program balance together with other fees (if appropriate).

Applicants are welcome to submit applications year-round.

Required documents

• Completed application form provided by Global Choices;
• Curriculum Vitae (printed in English);
• Two passport-size pictures;
• A photocopy of your passport;
• Evidence of medical and travel insurance. You can purchase policies from Global Choices.

Please note that we must receive your documents at least 8 weeks before your departure from your home country.

Work permits and visa

If you are a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA) country and have a valid passport you do not need work permission or a visa to participate in this programme.

The EEA comprises these countries:
• Austria
• Belgium
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden

Nationals from the following new member states: Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic who find a job in the United Kingdom are required to apply to register with the Home Office under the new "Worker Registration Scheme" as soon as they find work.

If you are interested in this programme but have another nationality please contact us for details.

Do not hesitate to contact our staff should you have any questions.