I'm over 25 and cannot get a working visa overseas but really want to live overseas and work - any options?
2006-08-03 01:48:49 · 4 answers · asked by Squishygirl 3 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
How much are you over 25? Older than 30? If not, have a closer look at participating countries ot the WHM (working holiday makers) programme, e.g. an excerpt from the official german web site:
"Germany has concluded bilateral agreements on working holiday stays with Australia, New Zealand and Japan. The programme is to give young people between 18 and 30 the opportunity to gain an insight into the culture and daily life in the partner country. They can stay up to 12 months. Holiday jobs can be taken on to help finance the trip but not for more than 90 days."
Hey, and this is from your country's site (www.australia.gov.au from 2003 - maybe some other countries have joined the programme since then):
"Italy will become the 16th country to sign a reciprocal WHM arrangement. The others are Canada, the Republic of Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Cyprus and Belgium. The agreement with Belgium is expected to come into effect later this year, once the ratification process has been finalised."
2006-08-03 05:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by Ken Guru MacRopus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depend what country you are from. Some countries have special agreements with each other for working holiday visas where you are allowed to go work for a specific amount of time if you are under 30-35. I am on one in Denmark right now but it is only for Canadians, New Zealand and Australia. The other option is to just apply for jobs you think you could do. Au Pair visas are easy to get. It really does depend on the country you are from and your qualifications.
2006-08-03 10:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your qualifications. If you have at least a university degree, you shouldn't have any problems. I have heard that it is hard for Americans to get jobs in the EU, but it is easier in Eastern Europe.
I am teaching English in Japan and getting a job here wasn't too difficult.
2006-08-03 09:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by Adam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know i prefer europe i think but u have to think where u can live better and uhave to make your choice based on that u have to think very good and think about the future
2006-08-03 10:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by shant_bel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋