Benefits of participating in the Programme

Participation in the ‘Working Holiday’ Programme enables young citizens of the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Argentina to learn about the culture and way of life in the partner country, which promotes mutual understanding between our nations. The programme provides participants with the opportunity to enjoy a longer holiday, combined with the possibility of taking up employment to supplement their travel funds. In addition, it enables participants to undertake short-term studies or courses that contribute to the improvement of their professional skills and personal development.

Conditions of participation

Polish citizens who meet the following conditions may apply to participate in the Programme:

• The main purpose of their trip to Argentina is a holiday stay lasting up to one year.
• They are between 18 and 30 years of age.
• They are not accompanied by dependent family members.
• They have a valid passport: issued no earlier than 10 years prior to the application, with at least two blank pages, which will be valid for at least 90 days after the end of the planned stay.
• They have a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one.
• They have sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in Argentina.
• They have no criminal record.
• They meet the health requirements specified by Argentine law and have purchased health insurance covering hospital care.
• They have not previously participated in the Programme.
• They have paid all fees related to the issuance of the visa.

The annual limit for visas under the ‘Working Holiday’ Programme is 400 for each Party. These visas allow for multiple border crossings and a stay of up to 1 year – in the case of the Republic of Poland, counted from the date of commencement of the visa's validity, or from the date of the participant's first border crossing, in the case of the Argentine Republic.

Visa procedures for citizens of the Republic of Poland

Documents required to apply for a visa:

• passport with at least two blank pages, valid for at least 90 days after the planned end of the stay
• visa application form
• one passport photograph
• certificate of no criminal record legalised with an Apostille and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator
• return ticket reservation or sufficient funds to purchase one
• proof of sufficient funds to cover costs during the stay (bank statement showing a minimum of EUR 2,500 or equivalent in another currency)
• cover letter describing travel plans in Argentina, stating that work will be a secondary objective
• medical insurance for the entire duration of the stay, for a minimum of EUR 30,000, covering hospitalisation and repatriation

A visit to the embassy must be arranged in advance (by email or telephone). Before issuing a visa, the consul may ask the applicant for a short interview. Details of the visa procedure are available on the website of the Embassy of Argentina in Warsaw.

Visa procedures for Argentine citizens

Citizens of the Republic of Argentina who plan to participate in the Working Holiday Programme must submit their visa application in person to the Polish Embassy in Buenos Aires.

Required documents:

• visa application form completed in the e-Consulate system, printed and signed;
• written statement signed before the consul confirming the intention to stay in Poland for the purpose of improving language and cultural knowledge, and not for the purpose of taking up employment as the main objective;
• proof of age (18-30 years old on the date of application);
• a statement confirming that the applicant has no dependents;
• a valid passport issued no earlier than 10 years prior to the date of application, with at least two blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the planned end of the stay;
• two recent photographs (35 x 45 mm);
• return ticket or confirmation of financial means to purchase one (minimum PLN 2,500);
• documents confirming financial means to cover living expenses during the applicant stay in Poland (minimum PLN 776 per month + accommodation for the entire period of stay);
•  confirmation of payment of the visa fee (payment in cash in USD at the Embassy);
• proof of travel health insurance, valid for the entire period of stay, with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000;
• statement of previous non-participation in the Programme;
• certificate of no criminal record certified with an apostille.

A national visa under the Programme is granted for a period of 12 months, with the right to multiple entries into the territory of the Republic of Poland. The visa holder may stay in Poland and take up gainful employment without the need to obtain a work permit for a period of up to 6 months. Participants in the Programme are required to comply with the laws of the Republic of Poland.

More information is available on the website of the Polish Embassy in Argentina in Polish and Spanish .

Contact details

Embassy of Argentina in Warsaw

Address: Al. Jerozolimskie 123a, floor 10, 02-017 Warszawa

Phone: +48 226 176 028 / 29

E-mail: epolo@mrecic.gov.ar

Website: https://poland.embassy.gov.au/

Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Buenos Aires

Address: Alejandro María de Aguado 2870, C1425CEB Buenos Aires, Argentina

Phone: +54 11 4808 1700

Fax: +54 11 4808 1701

E-mail: buenosaires.konsul@msz.gov.pl

Website: https://www.gov.pl/web/argentyna