Path context

Visa / work rights

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6 verified routes

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Youth Mobility / Working Holiday

Spain

Official source
Processing time

Varies by the responsible Spanish embassy or consulate

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Usually up to 12 months under the applicable bilateral agreement

Requirements

6 items
  • Citizenship of a country covered by Spain's current youth-mobility agreements: Argentina, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada or New Zealand
  • Age within the bilateral agreement, generally 18–30 and up to 35 for eligible Canadian applicants
  • Holiday and cultural exchange remain the main purpose, with temporary or occasional work under the agreement
  • Sufficient funds, health or travel insurance and return or onward travel arrangements
  • No accompanying dependants where the bilateral rules prohibit them
  • Apply through the Spanish embassy or consulate responsible for the applicant's nationality and residence

Process overview

Total: Varies by the responsible Spanish embassy or consulate
  1. 1

    Confirm eligibility

    Before applying

    Check the linked Spanish authority page and the route-specific application channel.

  2. 2

    Prepare official documents

    Application stage

    Obtain any required admission, contract, host-entity, funds, insurance, police and translated or apostilled documents.

  3. 3

    Submit the application

    Application stage

    The applicant, employer, host entity or authorised representative submits through the channel specified for the route.

  4. 4

    Authority decision and registration

    Varies by the responsible Spanish embassy or consulate

    After approval, complete any consular visa, entry, TIE or Social Security step that applies.

Cost breakdown

No fixed amount is shown because the official fee depends on the route, applicant or application location.

Visa fees, quotas, financial evidence and appointment procedures vary by nationality and consular post. No fixed total is shown because official charges can depend on the route, nationality, consular post and application channel. Confirm current amounts before applying.

Top cities

MadridAlcala de HenaresBarcelonaGironaTarragonaSeville