Working Holiday Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 12 months
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must hold passport from one of 31 countries/regions with working holiday agreements: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Uruguay.
Eligible countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Province of China, United Kingdom, Uruguay
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Age
Must be between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of application. For Australia, Canada, South Korea, and Ireland: 18-25 years (extendable to 30 by mutual agreement).
Max age: 30; Min age: 18
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Health
Must be in good health.
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Criminal record
Must have no criminal record.
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Financial
Must have sufficient funds for initial living expenses and return transportation.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statement, traveler's checks; Minimum amount: Varies by nationality; generally equivalent of 2,000-3,000 USD or return airfare plus living expenses
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Japan; Minimum coverage: Adequate for hospitalization and repatriation
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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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.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare application form, passport, photos, financial evidence, cover letter explaining plans, and travel insurance proof.
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Document submission
Submit application in person at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country of nationality.
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 1-2 weeks.
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Visa collection
Collect visa from the embassy/consulate. Must enter Japan within the validity period (typically 3-12 months from issue).