What is a Working Holiday Visa?
A Working Holiday Visa is a unique opportunity for adventurous individuals who want to explore the world while gaining work experience in foreign countries. It's a residence permit that grants you the freedom to live, work, and travel in your chosen destination for an extended period, typically up to a year or more. South African passport holders have the chance to embark on life-changing adventures in various countries across the world through this visa program. With the right guidance and support, obtaining a Working Holiday Visa becomes a gateway to discovering new cultures, building your resume, and making memories that last a lifetime.
Why Use Our Visa Assistance Services?
At VisaRequest, we understand that navigating the Working Holiday Visa application process can be overwhelming, with each country having its unique requirements and procedures. That's where our expertise comes in. Our dedicated team of visa consultants specializes in assisting South Africans in obtaining Working Holiday Visas. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the visa application landscape, we simplify the journey for you. We provide comprehensive support, from explaining eligibility criteria to assisting with the application documentation, ensuring that your dream of working and traveling abroad becomes a reality.
Benefits of Seasonal Employment Opportunities
A Working Holiday Visa can offer various benefits to individuals seeking to travel, work and explore a new country:
Cultural Experience: Immerse yourself in a new culture, which can be be enriching and broaden your perspective
Work Opportunities: Enables you to support yourself financially while exploring the host country
Travel Opportunities: Travel within the host country and explore different regions and cities
Social Connections: Meet new people, make friends and build international networks which is valuable personally and professionally
Language Learning: Great opportunity to learn and significantly enhance language proficiency
Personal Growth: Overcoming obstacles in a foreign environment can be a transformative experience and increase self-confidence
Resume Enhancement: Stand out to future employers by demonstrating adaptability, independence and a willingness to take on new challenges
Extended Stay: Allows you to stay beyond the typical tourist limits, which provides a more in-depth and immersive experience
Working Abroad Jobs
Jobs available for South Africans to Travel and Work Abroad
Agriculture
Seasonal farm work and horticulture like fruit picking and crop harvesting
Hospitality
Restaurant Waitstaff, bartending or kitchen work
Construction
Manual labour jobs
Teaching English
Foreign language education and tutoring
Au Pair
Help with childcare and household duties
Amusement Parks
Work at a theme park
Temporary
Internships and work placements
Working Holiday Visa Destinations
The United States H-2 visa
Seasonal Agricultural and non-agricultural Visas allows applicants to take on temporary jobs in the United States of America
H-2A visas are for temporary agricultural work, while H-2B visas cover temporary non-agricultural positions in the United States.
The H-2A temporary agricultural program allows U.S. agricultural employers facing a shortage of domestic workers to hire nonimmigrant foreign workers for seasonal agricultural labor or services. Employment under this program is tied to specific seasonal or temporary needs, typically lasting no longer than one year.
With the H-2A visa, South Africans, especially those with experience in agricultural machinery operation and repair, have the opportunity to contribute to U.S. farming operations, filling critical labor gaps in planting, cultivating, and harvesting.
This program not only benefits U.S. farmers but also provides valuable employment opportunities for South Africans seeking temporary work in the United States.
Steps to follow for an H-2 Visa Applicants
Finding Employment: Begin by identifying a U.S. company in need of temporary workers
Reviewing Job Contracts: Ensure that your job contract is valid and comprehensive
Visa Application Process: VisaRequest will assist with the DS-160 visa application form online and pay the application fee
Visa Appointment: VisaRequest will prepare your documents and schedule your visa interview at the US Consulate
Interview and Approval: Attend your visa interview and iff approved, you'll receive your visa and can travel to a U.S.
Requirements to travel abroad and work programs
Willing to Relocate
Approved Job Application
Valid Passport
50% deposit to start
Three Steps to get a Work and Holiday Visa:
Decide where to apply
Choose on a country and select a work program
Apply for the job
Gather the relevant documentation for a compelling application at the organization
Get your Working Holiday Visa
VisaRequest will assist with your visa application to make it easy and hassle-free
Working Holiday Visa Tips and Advice
Get Your Questions Answered On International Working Holiday Programs
A permit allowing foreigners to live and work in a host country for a specific period of time
VisaRequest will make it easy. You need to understand the specific requirements, application process and duration of the working holiday visa program for your target country
VisaRequest can assist with your visa application but you need to select the country and apply for the job to obtain the necessary documents.
Age limits for working holiday visas vary by country, but they are generally designed for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 or 35, depending on the specific program and country
The number of times you can do a working holiday visa and its extension typically depends on the specific program and country, and it varies
To prepare yourself to work abroad, focus on language skills, cultural understanding, travel logistics, and securing necessary travel and work documents
Job opportunities for working holiday visa holders vary by country but commonly include agriculture, hospitality, tourism, retail and construction. Some countries offer specialized programs like teaching or internships
Some countries impose annual quotas on the number of working holiday visas issued to applicants. It's advisable to apply early within the application period if you're interested in a particular program or destination
Start the process now!
Complete the form and pay 50% deposit for a dedicated consultant to assist with the application process
