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Paid workNo degree required

Ireland Working Holiday Authorisation (J1 WHA)

ireland.ie

Pays you

Amount varies

WHA fee $270 (charged by Irish consulate). €300 Irish Residence Permit fee if staying >90 days. Irish minimum wage approximately EUR 13.50/hr in 2026. Hospitality, retail, office work typical. Must show $1,500 in bank. Net positive over 12 months; entry-level hospitality earns EUR 1,800–2,500/mo.

Bilateral Working Holiday Authorisation allowing US citizens to live and work in Ireland for up to 12 months. Applied for through Irish consulates in the US. Requires current enrollment in full-time post-secondary education or graduation within prior 12 months.

Term
12 mo
Where
Ireland
Housing
Not provided
Airfare
Not covered
Selectivity
Open enrollment
Citizenship
See eligibility

Verified 8/26/2026 · ireland.ie