'Working Holiday' Agreement Raified Between Ireland And Argentina

Applications are now being accepted to participate in the Working Holiday Programme, which will enable 100 Irish citizens, between 18 and 30 years of age, to travel and work in Argentina for up to 9 months.

It will also enable 100 young Argentines to spend up to 12 months travelling and working in Ireland. 

The agreement represents an important development in Ireland's historic relationship with Argentina. By travelling and working for an extended period of time in each others countries, young people will build important connections which will help to foster stronger business, cultural and social links between Ireland and Argentina.

Similar Working Holiday Agreements are in place with Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and Hong Kong. The Minister also recently announced a Work and Travel Agreement with the US, which will enable up to 20,000 Irish citizens with post-secondary educational qualifications to travel and work in the US for 12 months.  

The Irish-Argentine Community is the largest community of Irish descent outside of the English-speaking world. The community is mostly made up of descendants of those who left Westmeath, Longford, Wexford and other parts of Ireland in the 19th and early 20th centuries and settled in Argentina. It is estimated to number approximately 500,000 people.

Irish citizens wishing to apply should contact the Embassy of Argentina in Dublin. Argentine citizens wishing to apply should contact the Embassy of Ireland in Buenos Aires.