01Which nationalities and age range can participate?
Citizens of Australia aged 18 to 26 inclusive at the time of application who are not accompanied by dependent persons can apply for a long-term visa for the purpose of a working holiday.
See recorded sources
- Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney, Youth Work and Holiday Programme
The participation in the program is open to Australian nationals under the following conditions: (a) The applicant is a citizen of Australia ; (b) The applicant intends to holiday in the Czech Republic, with employment being only an incidental reason for the visit; (c) The applicant is, on the date the application is received by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney ("the Consulate General"), between the age of eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26) years , both inclusive; (d) The applicant will not be accompanied by dependent persons
02What combination of travel, work, study or training does the programme permit?
The programme is for holidaying in the Czech Republic, with employment only an incidental or secondary reason for the visit. The official source does not state whether study or training is permitted.
See recorded sources
03What are the defining limitations: quota, ballot, previous participation, employer limits, study limits or equivalent?
The two countries agreed an annual quota of 500 issued visas per calendar year for the programme. The visa cannot be repeated by the same person.
See recorded sources
- Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney, Youth Work and Holiday Programme
The maximum number (quota) of participants in the Program in a calendar year is five hundred (500).
- Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney, Youth Work and Holiday Programme
of of having made arrangements for his/her accommodation for the duration of his/her stay in the Czech Republic; and (k) The applicant pays the visa application fee as required by the national legislation of the Czech Republic. Participation in the Program is subject to the applicable laws of the Czech Republic regarding the entry and stay of foreigners and is limited to twelve (12) months from the date of issuance of visa and will not be extended or repeated by the same person. The maximum number (quota) of participants in the Program in a calendar year is five hundred (500). Applicants can enquire as to whether or not the quota has been reached by contacting the Consulate General. HOW TO APPLY APPLICATIONS HAVE TO BE LODGED IN PERSON AT THE CONSULATE GENERAL IN SYDNEY. THE APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED. FOR INFORMATION TO ARRANGE YOUR
04What funds, insurance, onward travel or similar preparation is particularly important?
The applicant must present proof of health insurance coverage as required by Czech national legislation. The official source does not state the required funds or return-travel preparation.
See recorded sources
05How long can the person stay, can the programme be extended or repeated, and what happens when it ends?
The visa is limited to twelve months from issuance and cannot be extended or repeated by the same person. The official source does not state what happens when the visa ends.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- The programme's overall continuation date and any other status after expiry remain unestablished.
- Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Sydney, Youth Work and Holiday Programme
of of having made arrangements for his/her accommodation for the duration of his/her stay in the Czech Republic; and (k) The applicant pays the visa application fee as required by the national legislation of the Czech Republic. Participation in the Program is subject to the applicable laws of the Czech Republic regarding the entry and stay of foreigners and is limited to twelve (12) months from the date of issuance of visa and will not be extended or repeated by the same person. The maximum number (quota) of participants in the Program in a calendar year is five hundred (500). Applicants can enquire as to whether or not the quota has been reached by contacting the Consulate General. HOW TO APPLY APPLICATIONS HAVE TO BE LODGED IN PERSON AT THE CONSULATE GENERAL IN SYDNEY. THE APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED. FOR INFORMATION TO ARRANGE YOUR
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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