Work and Travel is one of the best ways to travel and earn money at the same time. Most people do it after finishing school. But that doesn't mean you can't experience it in other phases of life. Traveling, and especially to faraway countries for such a long period, is often very expensive. With Work and Travel, however, you have the chance to work and, at the same time, get to know other countries and earn your living on site. The jobs couldn't be more varied. From bartending to fieldwork, there's everything, and the choice is huge! Work and Travel for Austrians grows more popular every year, and more and more people decide to seize this chance. Language skills, open-mindedness, social contacts and experience all speak in favor of this adventure!

The Formalities

You can even stay up to a year in the country in question.
Work and Travel for Austrians is a bit more difficult than for German citizens, but the selection is still very large.
The requirements for a stay abroad are:

Work and Travel for Austrians
  • Visa (not required within the EU)
  • Age (18-30 years)
  • Language skills

One of the most popular countries is New Zealand. New Zealand is beautiful and is wonderfully suited as a Work and Travel destination for Austrians. For this you need the Working Holiday agreement. It's also possible to do Work and Travel in South Korea as an Austrian. Austria has a Working Holiday visa with only these two countries, New Zealand and South Korea, but that doesn't mean there are no other options. Within the European Union, Work and Travel is easy, and you need no visa and no work permit. There are many other options.

What Other Options Are There?

Among other things, you can go "WWOOFing". WWOOFing describes a kind of work abroad where you are usually provided with accommodation and meals by a host family and in return do work for that family. It's often farm work, but here too there are countless possibilities.

How Do I Plan My Stay Abroad?

Work and Travel for Austrians

Applying for the visa is very time-consuming, so you should apply a few months ahead of time so you don't end up under time pressure afterwards. You should also be informed about the host country itself so you don't end up in awkward situations and have a rough idea of what to expect. Where you'll spend the first few nights should also be sorted out in advance.
Of course you need international health insurance. It's essential, because anyone can get sick and need medical help.
Financially, you should have enough savings, and many countries also have a minimum amount you have to prove you have.
If the effort seems like too much, you can look for help from organizations. They aren't strictly necessary, but they're a pretty good aid.