Ireland working holiday visa for Japan citizens

Working Holiday Authorisation · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026

The short answer

Japan citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday Authorisation and live and work in Ireland for up to 12 months. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

See official site

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–30; twice-yearly application rounds
Proof of funds on arrival

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

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 Ireland: costs & pay

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

Cost of living

Higher cost

Price level 102 · World Bank

Typical pay

14.15 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 France — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Germany — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Ireland rules for other passports

Australia New Zealand Canada United States Taiwan South Korea