Japan working holiday visa for South Korean citizens
What Japan asks of South Korean citizens on a working holiday, taken from the official rules. Only the facts the government page states are shown.
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.
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.
Last checked by Travel Aid on 30 October 2026
Key facts for South Korean citizens
- Ages
- 18 to 25
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 months
- Times you can get this visa
- Up to 2 times
- Places a year
- 10,000
- Where you live
- You must live in South Korea to apply
- Where to apply from
- Outside Japan
What else you need with a South Korea passport
Age limit is 25 in principle; up to 30 only where the embassy accepts there are unavoidable circumstances. Must live in Korea. Twice in a lifetime since 1 Oct 2025. Funds: about KRW 2.8 million. Apply through the embassy's designated agencies.
Good to know
Rules, fees and funds differ by embassy (see eligibility rows). You must live in your country of nationality when you apply. No dependants or children. Some nationalities can now take a second working holiday. Working in bars, nightclubs, gambling venues and similar is strictly banned. Register your address at the local municipal office within 14 days of settling.
What's changed
Italy joined Japan's working holiday programme in 2026 (500 visas a year).
Japan now allows a second working holiday for some nationalities: Canada, UK, NZ (from 1 Dec 2024), Germany, Ireland (1 Jan 2025), South Korea (1 Oct 2025).
Effective 1 December 2024 · Source (opens in a new tab)