Working Holiday for Ecuadorians
Australia and France open their doors. Prepare your application with experts.
Limited spots per country · Our team helps you arrive ready regardless of your departure from Ecuador.
What is the Working Holiday Visa?
The Working Holiday allows young people from Ecuador to reside abroad for up to 12 months, with the freedom to work temporarily and travel the chosen country. It's an excellent opportunity to improve the language, fund your experience, and live a total cultural immersion.
From Allée France we guide you at every stage: planning, paperwork, consular appointments, and settling in on arrival. We focus on anticipating problems and strengthening your dossier so you can take advantage of the quotas without setbacks.
Estimated quota · Cupo: 100 (Australia)
2 Main destinations
Demand quickly exceeds quotas, so it's crucial to prepare documentation in advance and arrive on opening day with everything ready. Our team helps you review every detail.
Benefits of the French Working Holiday
Live a year in your chosen destination
Reside for up to 12 months with the freedom to work, travel, and gain international experience.
Work legally
You can take temporary jobs to fund your stay and add international experience to your CV.
Explore new countries
Combine work and tourism to discover new cultures while sustaining your trip.
Real cultural immersion
Improve the language, make international friends, and experience daily local life.
Application requirements
Preparing the application in advance is key to securing your annual quota. These are the requirements we review together before submitting your dossier:
Requires higher education and/or English proficiency.
Age 18-30 years.
Higher education in progress or completed.
English proficiency level (Australia).
Government support letter (Australia).
Express checklist
We organize your documentation in blocks so you can move forward clearly and avoid rejections due to formal details.
- Travel plan and target cities (work, temporary accommodation, transport).
- Personalized timeline to know what to submit at each stage.
- List of translated, apostilled, or certified documents.
- Review of insurance and coverages required by the consulate.
Important dates
- Australia: Opening July 1st
Mandatory insurance
Get your VVT insurance for Ecuador
Mandatory international health insurance for the consular application.
Without a valid insurance policy, the consulate will not accept the dossier or issue the visa.
Insurance partner
Schengen Coverage 24/7
Medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation with international support throughout the program.
Consular documentation
Official certificate and personalized letter to present at your consulate or official platform.
Comprehensive assistance
Includes medical emergencies, accidents, telemedicine, and support for settling in France.
Extended travel coverage
Protection from the moment you leave your country, throughout the Schengen Area, with an extension option if you decide to stay.
We provide the certificate in minutes, ready to attach to France-Visas or print alongside your OFII. We also handle extensions or refunds if you change your dates.
Step-by-step process
Preparation
We build your strategy: requirements review, date selection, and a personalized document checklist.
Documentation
We gather certificates, translations, bank statements, health insurance, and motivation letters.
Application
We book the appointment, fill your form, and help you submit the complete dossier to the consulate.
Travel and arrival
We guide you through insurance activation, initial procedures, bank account opening, and tips for settling in France.
Ready to apply?
We help you prepare a competitive dossier, meet official timelines, and land in France with a clear plan for accommodation, temporary work, and settlement procedures, regardless of where you depart from Ecuador.
Essential dossier documentation
Each document must meet specific format, language, and validity requirements. We provide templates and models for a clear and professional presentation.
Valid passport and completed official forms.
CV and motivation letter according to the destination.
Proof of funds (bank statements or certificates).
Flight reservation or equivalent funds.
International health insurance for the entire stay.
Apostilled criminal record certificate.
Quick tips for your consular appointment
- Organize the dossier according to the official checklist. We use dividers to speed up the review.
- Have printed and digital copies ready on a USB drive or in the cloud.
- Prepare clear answers about your travel plan, accommodation, funds, and objectives.
- Arrive at least 20 minutes early and ensure your insurance is printed in French or English.
Destinations for Ecuador
Choose your next destination
These are the Working Holiday programs available for your passport. We help you compare requirements and real timelines.
Australia
Active programs
France
Active programs
Which visa is right for you?
Contact us for personalized advice and discover the best option based on your plans, timeline, and country of origin.