Working Holiday Visa

Working Holiday Visa

This visa is intended to enable young people from partner countries to travel in Japan, immerse themselves in local life, and offset their expenses by engaging in part-time or short-term work.

 

Key Requirements

  1. Eligibility is limited to citizens of countries that maintain a working holiday agreement with Japan and hold a valid passport.*
  2. Applicants must fall within the designated age range. In most cases, eligibility is restricted to individuals between 18 and 30 years of age (subject to variation by country).
  3. Applicants are generally required to demonstrate sufficient funds to support themselves at the outset of their stay.
  4. Applicants are usually asked to submit a letter of motivation and detailed travel plan.
  5. Employment must be incidental to the holiday; the primary purpose of stay is tourism and cultural exchange.
  6. Applicants must not have previously been granted a Japanese Working Holiday Visa.
  7. Certain types of employment are prohibited, particularly those deemed detrimental to public morals (e.g., work in bars, cabarets, or nightclubs).

 

For specific requirements like age range, expected funds and other requirements, please visit the website of the Japanese embassy in your country.

 

Duration & Process

  • Visa duration: Generally 1 year. Some countries have options for two years or repeats.
  • Estimated time: Issuance can usually be expected within 5 – 10 working days, dependend on the country and their embassy. It is advised to apply about 3 months in advance.
  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE): Not required, applications are submitted to the local embassy.

 

After acquiring a Working Holiday Visa, we will be able to help you with finding a suitable part-time job to support your stay in Japan!

 

* Japan currently has working holiday agreements with: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Iceland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Sweden, Estonia, the Netherlands, Uruguay, Finland, Latvia, and Luxembourg.