V.I.E / V.I.A | Paid Professional Assignments Abroad

A French government-backed initiative allowing young European professionals to undertake paid, full-time assignments abroad working either for a private French company (V.I.E) or a French public institution/embassy (V.I.A) for 6 to 24 months.
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs | Business Exchange
A cross-border exchange programme that pairs new or aspiring entrepreneurs with experienced business owners in another European country for 1 to 6 months to exchange knowledge, network, and grow a business.
European Solidarity Corps | Individual Volunteering
A fully funded European Union programme allowing young adults to spend 2 to 12 months volunteering abroad full-time with a non-profit or community project.
European Solidarity Corps | Volunteering Teams
Short-term, group-based volunteer projects (2 weeks to 2 months) bringing together international teams of young people to work on urgent social or environmental community causes.
Working Holiday — New Zealand
A flexible visa scheme that lets young travellers live and work in New Zealand for up to 12 (or 23) months, ideal for seasonal farm work, hospitality, and road trips.
Working Holiday — South Korea
A 1-year visa that allows young people to experience Korean culture, learn the language, and travel while working part-time or in temporary jobs.
Working Holiday — Taiwan
A flexible visa programme allowing young adults to live in Taiwan for up to a year, combine travel with casual work, and study conversational Mandarin.
Working Holiday — Japan
A bilateral visa agreement allowing young adults to live and travel in Japan for up to a year while taking on short-term or temporary jobs to help fund their stay and experience Japanese culture.
Working Holiday — Australia
A popular visa programme allowing young adults to travel around Australia for up to a year with open work rights, with options to extend for second or third years by completing specific regional or farm work.
Working Holiday — Canada

A flexible 1-to-2-year open work permit issued via International Experience Canada (IEC) that allows young adults to live, work, and travel across Canadian provinces.
