France working holiday visa for Japan citizens

Vacances-Travail (Working Holiday) visa · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026

The short answer

Japan citizens aged 18–30 can get the Vacances-Travail (Working Holiday) visa and live and work in France for up to 12 months. It costs about Free. Places: 1,500/yr. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

Free

Quota

1,500/yr

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–30; quota resets 1 Jan
~EUR 2,500 funds

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in France

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Living in France: costs & pay

The visa gets you in — this is whether it adds up. Real figures for France, so you can weigh what you'll earn against what you'll spend.

Cost of living

Mid-range

Price level 83 · World Bank

Typical pay

12.31 EUR/hr

Minimum wage

Can I afford it? Calculator Compare cost of living

Other countries open to Japan passports

Australia — ages 18–30, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–30, up to 12 months United Kingdom — ages 18–30, up to 24 months Ireland — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Germany — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

France rules for other passports

Australia New Zealand Canada Taiwan South Korea Hong Kong