COSTA RICA

Convert the jungle and the ocean in your workplace. Costa Rica invites you to a Working Holiday where sostainability and adventure are your daily life. From the buzz of urban San Jose to surf beaches and cloud forests, discover a country that has made peace and nature its flagship.

The information vary depending on the applicant’s nationality. If your nationality is not in the filter, it is because it is not yet possible for you to apply for a WHV in Costa Rica.

LANGUAGE

Not applicable. Native English speaker.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Not mandatory, but recommended. You have basic RHCA Medicare coverage.

VISA COST

$670 AUD + card/PayPal payment surcharges

OBTAIN YOUR VISA

Visa 417: Automated processing, approval in hours.

STUDIES ADVICE

"Not applicable (No educational requirement)"

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UNIVERSAL INFORMATION

Nacionalidad	Como postulo una vez que abren los cupos	Desde Donde Puedo Postular?	Como Demuestro mis Fondos?	Debo presentar documentos traducidos?	Debo presentar examenes medicos?	Debo Presentar Antecedentes Penales?	Cuanto Tiempo Duran los Cupos?
Ireland	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	Not applicable, as official documents are issued in English.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Slovakia	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Government Letter of Support	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	FIFO system = Quick action. Spots tend to fill up quickly.
United Kingdom	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	No work requirements. You can directly extend for another 1 or 2 years.	Recent official bank statement in your name.	Not applicable, as official documents are issued in English.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Canada	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	Not applicable, as official documents are issued in English.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Netherlands	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Belgium	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Japan	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Finland	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Norway	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Sweden	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Denmark	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
South Korea	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Switzerland	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Czech Republic	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Proof of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or a tertiary degree) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Letter of introduction from your university	Puedes extender 1 o 2 años más haciendo trabajo regional (principalmente campo, construcción o minería).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Portugal	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Poland	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Government Letter of Support	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Luxembourg	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Government Letter of Support	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Hungary	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Greece	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Government Letter of Support	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Slovenia	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Government Letter of Support	You can apply from any country outside Australia, but it is recommended to do so from your home country or country of residence.	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Austria	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	Documents must be submitted in English. Organizations generally do not issue bilingual versions, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
United States	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Proof of education (High School diploma)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (including tourism/hospitality in the North).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	Not applicable, as official documents are issued in English.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Germany	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (including tourism/hospitality in the North).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
France	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Ecuador	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Proof of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Government Letter of Support ✅ Mandatory medical exams (X-ray and general check-up – submitted by an authorized clinic)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (including tourism/hospitality in the North).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	High-risk country (TB): Mandatory medical examinations (chest X-ray and medical exam).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Sistema FIFO = Accion Rapida. Los cupos suelen agotarse en poco tiempo.
Brazil	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Mandatory medical exams (X-ray and general check-up – submitted by an authorized clinic)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (including tourism/hospitality in the North).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	High-risk country (TB): Mandatory medical examinations (chest X-ray and medical exam).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	FIFO system = Quick action. Spots tend to fill up quickly.
Italy	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds ($5,000 AUD in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (mainly in agriculture, construction, or mining).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	The number of vacancies is unlimited, so they never run out.
Peru	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Proof of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Government Letter of Support ✅ Mandatory medical exams (X-ray and general check-up – submitted by an authorized clinic)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (including tourism/hospitality in the North).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	Los documentos deben ser presentados en ingles. Los organismos generalmente NO los emiten bilingües, por lo que requieren traducción externa.	High-risk country (TB): Mandatory medical examinations (chest X-ray and medical exam).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Spain	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (including tourism/hospitality in the North).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally provide them in a bilingual format, so no external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Spots are limited, but they usually last for a few months.
Uruguay	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE) ✅ Government Letter of Support	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (including tourism/hospitality in the North).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	FIFO system = Quick action. Spots tend to fill up quickly.
Chile	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (including tourism/hospitality in the North).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	Middle ground. A special case, as quotas tend to last, though not as long as in other countries.
Argentina	✅ Valid passport (color copy of the data page) ✅ Proof of funds (AUD $5,000 in a bank statement) ✅ Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one ✅ Evidence of studies (minimum of 2 years of university or tertiary education) ✅ Functional English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or CAE)	You can extend your stay by another 1 or 2 years by doing regional work (including tourism/hospitality in the North).	Recent official bank statement in your name.	The documents must be submitted in English. Issuing bodies generally do not provide them in a bilingual format, so external translation is required.	Low-risk country: No routine medical exams required (except for health/care sectors).	"Upon request: Complete the procedure only if Immigration formally requests it."	A special case, as quotas tend to last, though not as long as in other countries.

Status of the application process

Estado	Descripcion	Enlace Oficial
🔴 Cerrado (Closed / Expired)	Cupos agotados por este año fiscal o sorteo finalizado.	Estado de los cupos (Status of country caps)
⏸️ Pausado (Paused)	Las postulaciones se detuvieron para procesar las acumuladas.	Estado de los cupos (Status of country caps)
🟠 Registro Cerrado (Closed)	El plazo para entrar al sorteo ha terminado; la selección sigue activa.	Actualizaciones del sorteo (Ballot Updates)
⌛ Selección en curso (Selection in Progress)	El gobierno está enviando invitaciones aleatorias por email.	Ver rondas de selección (Selection Rounds)
🟡 Registro Abierto (Active/Open)	(Solo India/Vietnam/China) Puedes inscribirte al sorteo (Ballot).	Noticias y Registro de Sorteo (Ballot News)
🟢 Abierto (Open)	El programa está aceptando solicitudes directas.	Estado de los cupos (Status of country caps)

COSTA RICA

The information vary depending on the applicant’s nationality. If your nationality is not in the filter, it is because it is not yet possible for you to apply for a WHV in Costa Rica.

REQUIRED AGE

REQUIRED FUNDS

AVAILABLE VACANCIES

LANGUAGE

TRAVEL INSURANCE

VISA COST

OBTAIN YOUR VISA

STUDIES ADVICE

UNIVERSAL INFORMATION

INFORMATION DEPENDING ON YOUR NATIONALITY

Status of the application process

Most popular destinations!

SAN JOSE

SJO

LIBERIA

LIB

SANTA TERESA

SJO

OLD DOCK OF TALAMANCA

SJO

​COSTA RICA

The information vary depending on the applicant’s nationality. If your nationality is not in the filter, it is because it is not yet possible for you to apply for a WHV in Costa Rica.

REQUIRED AGE

REQUIRED FUNDS

AVAILABLE VACANCIES

LANGUAGE

TRAVEL INSURANCE

VISA COST

OBTAIN YOUR VISA

STUDIES ADVICE

UNIVERSAL INFORMATION

INFORMATION DEPENDING ON YOUR NATIONALITY

Status of the application process

Most popular destinations!

​SAN JOSE

​SJO

​LIBERIA

​LIB

​SANTA TERESA

SJO

OLD DOCK OF TALAMANCA

​SJO

COSTA RICA

SAN JOSE

SJO

LIBERIA

LIB

SANTA TERESA

SJO