Work and Travel Germany Program (Gold)

30 days in a modern high-quality 1-room studio apartment with king-size bed, fully equipped kitchenette with stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, coffee machine, kettle, flat TV, and en-suite bathroom with shower (towels provided).

Rental agreement provided by the landlord necessary to make a residence registration.

Appointment for residence registration at the city office and filling of the German forms

Placement in a farm job – available all over Germany (unpaid, but free board and lodging)

Visa support and application guidance

Welcome dinner in Berlin with other international participants

Job hunting advice and listing of job boards and companies

Participation in five monthly socializing events/activities including admission fees in Berlin, with a focus on alternative youth culture

One week unlimited public transport card for Berlin inner city zones A+B

Listing of providers of short to mid-term accommodation that provide the possibility to undertake residence registration

Templates of all relevant forms with translations into English

12 months access to comprehensive mobile phone friendly knowledge base

12 months email support with German partner

What’s not included:

Flight tickets and transport within Germany

Personal Expenses

Visa Costs

Travel Insurance (mandatory)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE WORKING HOLIDAY VISA:

• You must be a Canadian citizen and resident with a valid CANADIAN PASSPORT (valid for at a minimum of three months past the end date of the visit and issued within the last 10 years).
• You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years (inclusive).
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a clear Police Record.
• You must provide proof of financial resources 3,000 EUR (approx. $4,400 CAD) to provide for any initial expenses at the start of your stay and to allow you to leave the country at any time during your stay in Germany.
• You must submit all the documents necessary to support your visa request.
• You have not held a Working Holiday Visa (category d) for Germany before.

VISA APPLICATION:

• You are able to apply for the Working Holiday visa 3 months in advance.
• It usually takes 2-3 weeks to receive your visa confirmation once you have submitted a complete application.
• You are able to apply for your visa in person at the German consulate in Toronto or via mail.

Important: You will only be able to apply via mail when booking our GOLD PACKAGE. When applying via mail, your visa will only be issued for the first 90 days. You will need to apply for an extension at the aliens authority in Berlin. Our partner in Germany will make an appointment for you and fill out all the German forms (Gold package only).

ROUND TRIP AROUND GERMANY:

Discover the diverse regions of Germany while joining GO International on a field trip around Deutschland!

NORTHERN GERMANY

Rostock

Bordering Denmark and the Baltic Sea, Northern Germany consists of beach resorts, bustling cities and medieval towns. It boasts an array of lesser known, yet all the more travel-worthy destinations like the port city Rostock, the bustling metropolis Hamburg and the popular resort islands Stralsund, Helgoland, Rügen and Sylt. Try tasty marzipan in Lübeck or fresh fish all around the coast, visit the famous red-light district in Hamburg or marvel at the splendor of Schwerin castle. Northern German will surely captivate you!

WESTERN GERMANY

River Rhine, Cologne

West Germany used to be the informal name of the Federal Republic of Germany during the years of separation. Nowadays, Western Germany is well known for its big and busy cities, such as Cologne, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. However, there is so much more to see than just urban jungle! Visit Trier, the oldest city in the whole of Germany, take in the atmosphere in Marburg, which influenced the famous Brother Grimm tales and relax in one of the recreational Roman Thermal baths in Aachen.

EASTERN GERMANY

Dresden

Eastern Germany is a cheap trip option within Germany and even though parts of it have been destroyed during the war, it still has so many beautiful destinations to offer. You could stay here the entire duration of your Working Holiday in Germany! From the Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes, to the remarkable Romanesque and half-timber architecture in Saxony-Anhalt to the many of old town centers (Altstadt) in Quedlinburg, Dresden and Bautzen. You should also try dishes unique to East Germany like Königsberger Klopse (German meatballs, covered in a creamy sauce with capers and lemon, and served with boiled potatoes), Spreewald pickles and the various sausages (Mettwurst, Rotwurst, Leberwurst…).

SOUTHERN GERMANY

Eibsee, Zugspitze

When you think about Southern Germany, do you think about Oktoberfest, Lederhosen and beer? Most likely! Although Munich is a great starting point for your trip around the south of Germany, this area has so much more to offer! Take a cogwheel train to the highest peak in Germany – the Zugspitze. Walk around the beautiful harbor city of Lindau on the shore of Constance Lake with its colorful storybook houses. Visit the culturally significant University towns of Regensburg, Freiburg or Heidelberg. In addition, when you are already in Southern Germany, it’s a quick trip over the border into Austria, Italy or Switzerland!

THE CAPITAL

Fernsehturm, Berlin

Once separated by the wall into East and West Berlin, Berlin provides an interesting background to Germany’s turbulent history. At the same time, Berlin is also known as being one of the hippest cities in the whole of Europe. It is a melting pot of varied business opportunities, artistic expression, alternative youth culture and many parties! We recommend having a refreshing dip into the water at the Badeschiff, taking a historic city tour into the Underground (Berliner Unterwelten) or visiting the impressive Reichstag building (German Parliament). Start your Working Holiday adventure in the capital of Germany. It will definitely be one of the most diverse places you will surely visit!

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