How can I apply for my visa?
The fastest way is to apply by phone and one of our team will send you the forms. Click here for our contact details.
This can be paid by credit card over the phone or by money order made out to Trveltowork Ltd*. You will then be asked a series of visa questions. Once these are answered we will then send you a receipt which you will need to return to us along with your passport.
Alternatively simply
register here and complete the application form. We will then contact you by phone for payment of AU$165 (AU$150 plus AU$15) / €175 / £125.
Can I re-enter Ireland if I leave?
Your working holiday visa allows multiple entries into Ireland during its period of validity, however, all time spent outside Ireland after first arriving will be considered as part of the one year.
What is the processing fee?
Ireland Residents: €175;
UK Residents: £125;
Australian Residents: AU$165 (includes all immigration costs plus AU$15 to
cover registered post);
New Zealand Residents: -2 week service: NZ$220;
-3 week service: NZ$190.
Average visa return time is 2-3 weeks. Visa First suggest allowing 4 weeks for the whole process in case there are delays with immigration. You are advised not to book your flights until your visa has been processed.
Do I need evidence of funds?
Yes, you must have sufficient funds for partial support - e.g. bank statement showing evidence of:
From Australia: AU$2,500 plus a return ticket or AU$5,000.
From New Zealand: NZ$2,500 plus a return ticket or NZ$5,000
Australian holders of Working Holiday Authorization must not engage in work with any one employer for a period in excess of three months.
Can I apply if I have children?
Yes, but your children or spouse cannot accompany you in Ireland; however, your spouse may apply for a working holiday visa.
Can I reapply if I got a Irish visa but didn’t enter Ireland?
I am planning to travel to Ireland later in the year, when can I apply?
You should apply approximately three months prior to your intended arrival in Ireland. The latest date that your visa can be dated is three months from the day it is issued. If you apply three months in advance the visa will start three months from the date of issue.
Can Visa First assist me with organising my bank account and/or PPS number so I can transfer money and begin work?
Yes, all Visa First customers receive assistance with opening their bank account and getting their PPS number in Ireland.
Can I apply for the Irish working holiday visa from the UK?
In order to apply for a Working Holiday Visa to Ireland from the UK you must have a valid Uk visa, it is not possible to apply from within the UK without having a valid UK visa or if you are in the UK and your visa has expired. You can apply from Ireland if you book through Visa First.