Program Pricing
- 8 Weeks Housing (with an option to extend)
- Travel/Medical Insurance
- Option to extend on in housing at a rate of €860 per 4 weeks (all inclusive)
- 8 Weeks Housing (with an option to extend)
- Travel/Medical Insurance
- Option to extend on in housing at a rate of €1160 per 4 weeks (all inclusive)
We Also include…
Work, travel and live in Ireland. We’re here to guide you through your gap year experience, from the initial walkthrough of the working holiday visa authorization process to help reflect on your experience before your return home.
You get the quintessentials of a working holiday experience:
- guidance through your working holiday visa authorization process
- a step-by-step program for registering with immigration, public services, the tax office, as well as opening a bank account.
- 12-month medical and travel insurance (value of $455 USD)
- 8-week housing placement in one of our Stint Houses
- on-the-ground Program Support. (We’re based in Dublin!)
Then, there are the extra perks:
- airport transfer from Dublin airport to your accommodation
- an orientation pack including a local travel card, care package, and swag.
- resources and regular support sessions including advice on designing a resume suitable for Irish employers, job hunt walkthrough, and a final personal branding/re-entry session.
- connection with employment agencies before you arrive in Ireland
- local discounts
- access to our Stint community including regular social events and trips
- 24-hour emergency contact
Eligibility
Who is eligible
Any US citizen, over the age of 18, who:
- is currently in full-time education (i.e. not part-time or online) post-secondary (i.e. post-high school) education, inside our outside the US, leading to an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate OR;
- is currently in full-time education (i.e. not part-time or online) post-secondary (i.e. post-high school) education, inside our outside the US, leading to a certificate/diploma leading to a degree described as above, OR;
- has graduated from a programme of study described at a) or b) above within 12 months prior to receipt of their application by the relevant Consulate/Embassy.
Sufficient funds
You must have enough money to support yourself for at least the first part of your holiday or in case you don’t find work. Immigration officials may ask for proof that you have sufficient funds when you enter Ireland.
Medical insurance
Insurance is a visa requirement and is supplied by Stint Ireland.
Immigration controls
Even if you have a WHA, you’re still subject to normal immigration controls when you enter Ireland. As a non-EU national, you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau to stay in Ireland for more than 90 days. There is a fee of €300 for the issue of a Garda (police) registration card. You will be permitted to engage in short-term casual work once you have received the appropriate immigration stamp (Stamp 1).
Who is eligible
To be eligible, you have to be a Canadian citizen, aged between 18-35, have a valid passport, and DO NOT have a serious criminal record.
Sufficient funds
You must have enough money to support yourself for at least the first part of your holiday or in case you don’t find work. Immigration officials may ask for proof that you have sufficient funds when you enter Ireland.
Medical insurance
Insurance is a visa requirement and is supplied by Stint Ireland.
Immigration controls
Even if you have a WHA, you’re still subject to normal immigration controls when you enter Ireland. As a non-EU national, you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau to stay in Ireland for more than 90 days. There is a fee of €300 for the issue of a Garda (police) registration card. You will be permitted to engage in short-term casual work once you have received the appropriate immigration stamp (Stamp 1).
Who is eligible
To be eligible, you have to be a Canadian citizen, aged between 18-35, have a valid passport, and DO NOT have a serious criminal record. Working holiday visa holders can work for a maximum of six months with any one employer.
Sufficient funds
You must have enough money (minimum of AUD$5,000 is required or AUD$2,500 with a return ticket to Australia). to support yourself for at least the first part of your holiday or in case you don’t find work. Immigration officials may ask for proof that you have sufficient funds when you enter Ireland.
Medical insurance
Insurance is a visa requirement and is supplied by Stint Ireland.
Immigration controls
Even if you have a WHA, you’re still subject to normal immigration controls when you enter Ireland. As a non-EU national, you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau to stay in Ireland for more than 90 days. There is a fee of €300 for the issue of a Garda (police) registration card. You will be permitted to engage in short-term casual work once you have received the appropriate immigration stamp (Stamp 1).
Program Dates
2018-2019
Please note- Start Date indicates the date participants arrive in Dublin. After your 8-week end date, you can extend your stay in a Stint house if you wish. Please see Stint Housing for information on weekly rental prices and much more.Payment FAQs & More
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Additional Costs
Visa application: between $300-350.
GNIB: €300 (due after your arrival to Ireland).
Flights: approximately €1500 return.
Living costs in Dublin: approx €200 – €250 per week.
Refundable housing deposit: €200