France working holiday visa for South Korea citizens

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

The short answer

South Korea citizens aged 18–35 can get the Vacances-Travail (Working Holiday) visa and live and work in France for up to 12 months. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–35

Duration

12 months

Cost

See official site

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Age raised to 18–35 (April 2026)
Sufficient funds + insurance

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 South Korea passports

Australia — ages 18–35, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 24 months United Kingdom — ages 18–30, up to 24 months Ireland — ages 18–34, up to 12 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

France rules for other passports

Australia New Zealand Canada Taiwan Japan Hong Kong