Work / Immigration visa · Poland to Korea (Republic of)

Working Holiday Visa (H-1)

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 365 days
• Processing time: 2-4 weeks
• Fee: Free or approximately USD 40 (varies by country)
• Validity: 12 months from entry
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Citizens of 25 countries with bilateral Working Holiday agreements: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, USA, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Italy, UK, Austria, Hungary, Israel, Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Chile, Poland, Spain, Argentina

  Eligible countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Province of China, United Kingdom, United States of America

• Age

  Must be between 18 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the time of visa application. Can apply up to the day before turning 31.

  Max age: 30; Min age: 18

• Purpose of visit

  Cultural exchange, travel, and temporary employment. Maximum 1,300 working hours during the stay.

  Includes

  • Cultural exchange
  • travel
  • temporary work (max 1
  • 300 hours)
• Financial

  Must demonstrate sufficient funds (approximately USD 3,000) to support initial period of stay

  Minimum funds: USD 3,000

• Health

  Must be in good health and have travel/health insurance

  Required vaccinations: None specified

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: One recent passport-sized color photograph

• Bank statement

  Minimum balance: USD 3,000; Months required: 3

• Travel insurance

  Coverage area: South Korea; Minimum coverage: Full duration of stay

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Working Holiday visa application form; Form url: https://www.visa.go.kr

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Cash, card at embassy; Amount: Free or USD 40 (varies by country)

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather passport, bank statements, insurance proof, flight reservation, and any country-specific documents (e.g., university enrollment proof for US citizens)

2. Online application

   Complete the Working Holiday visa application form

3. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee if applicable (varies by nationality)

4. Document submission

   Submit application at the Korean embassy or consulate in your country of nationality

5. Processing wait

   Wait 2-4 weeks for processing

6. Visa collection

   Collect passport with H-1 Working Holiday visa

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.