Working holiday visas for Japan
Pick your passport to see what Japan asks of you. The rules differ by passport, so each one has its own page.
Travel Aid isn’t legal advice and can’t confirm that you’re eligible or that you’ll get a visa. Rules change, so always check the official government page before you apply.
The visa
Open for applications
Working Holiday visa
Holiday in Japan for up to a year and work part-time to fund it. You apply to the Japanese embassy or consulate in your own country.
Official page (opens in a new tab) · Last checked by Travel Aid on 30 October 2026
By passport
| Passport | Ages | Stay | Times you can get it | Places a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Once only | – |
| Canada | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Up to 2 times | 6,283 |
| France | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Once only | 1,800 |
| Germany | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Up to 2 times | – |
| Ireland | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Up to 2 times | 800 |
| Italy | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Once only | 500 |
| Netherlands | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Once only | 200 |
| New Zealand | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Up to 2 times | – |
| South Korea | 18 to 25 | 12 months | Up to 2 times | 10,000 |
| Spain | 18 to 30 | 12 months | – | 700 |
| United Kingdom | 18 to 30 | 12 months | Up to 2 times | 6,000 |
A dash means the official page doesn't say. Oldest check on this page: 30 October 2026.