Stagiaires Program (Young Professionals) Checklist

Age must be 18–35; Australia: 20–30; New Zealand and Russia: 18–30. These are country-specific age ranges, not a universal 'under 35' rule. Use the relevant nationality agreement and competent authority.

Instructions for Young Professionals: sections 2–4 (pages 2–4)

Age must be 18–35; Australia: 20–30; New Zealand and Russia: 18–30. These are country-specific age ranges, not a universal 'under 35' rule. Use the relevant nationality agreement and competent authority.

Normally completed vocational training/education is required (program page: at least a bachelor's degree or two-year apprenticeship). Current instructions also admit Canadian/US students and US apprentices with at least two years in the relevant occupation. For these branches provide enrolment/training evidence instead of assuming a completed degree for everyone. Work must match training/studies; regulated professions require recognition/authorisation.

Instructions for Young Professionals: sections 2–4 (pages 2–4)

Normally completed vocational training/education is required (program page: at least a bachelor's degree or two-year apprenticeship). Current instructions also admit Canadian/US students and US apprentices with at least two years in the relevant occupation. For these branches provide enrolment/training evidence instead of assuming a completed degree for everyone. Work must match training/studies; regulated professions require recognition/authorisation.

Find full-time employment in your trained profession/study field, paid at local and industry entry-level rates. A written contract signed by employer and trainee must include a training programme. Part-time work, self-employment and staff leasing are not permitted. Total stays under this program cannot exceed 18 months; apply through the competent home-country authority and wait for approval before entry.

Instructions for Young Professionals: sections 2–4 (pages 2–4)

Find full-time employment in your trained profession/study field, paid at local and industry entry-level rates. A written contract signed by employer and trainee must include a training programme. Part-time work, self-employment and staff leasing are not permitted. Total stays under this program cannot exceed 18 months; apply through the competent home-country authority and wait for approval before entry.

Eligible citizenships: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, San Marino, South Africa, Tunisia, Ukraine and USA. This bilateral exchange is not open to all nationalities; EU/EFTA workers use their separate free-movement rules.

SEM Young professionals: applicable countries

Eligible citizenships: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, San Marino, South Africa, Tunisia, Ukraine and USA. This bilateral exchange is not open to all nationalities; EU/EFTA workers use their separate free-movement rules.