The Austria Package at a Glance
Eligibility: Canadians who are full-time post-secondary students and/or recent grads, 18-30 years of age. Part-time and high school students not eligible
Registration Deadline: Apply 5 weeks prior to departure
Repeat Participation: No
Visa Duration: 6 months
Registration Fee:
$590 with accommodation
$540 without accommodation
Support Funds: $2,750 What are support funds?
Visa
Six-month Austrian work visa (one year visa available, please contact your travel counsellor)
Accommodations
Two nights' accommodation at a hostel in Vienna
Support
- Arrival orientation in Vienna hosted by our Austrian partners, Supertramp. You will receive tips on securing work, finding accommodation and information on red tape issues
- Hosting centre is equipped with phones, fax machine, Internet and computer access
- Supertramp provides ongoing support, guidance and emergency services at the hosting center in Vienna
- Mail-drop services
- Exclusive membership to the SWAP Exchange. Meet fellow travellers before you depart Canada and while you're abroad
- Excellent budget travel advice
Resources
- Our expert SWAP materials: Electronic Welcome and Final packages to assist with trip preparation, job and accommodation searches
- Travel map and tourist materials
How to Register
Registering for SWAP Austria is easy.
You can register online here . Or register in-person by visiting any of these locations. The choice is yours and your travel counsellor and SWAP staff will be there to help you either way.