Japan working holiday visa for South Korea citizens

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

The short answer

South Korea citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday visa and live and work in Japan for up to 12 months — Two participations (from 1 Oct 2025). It costs about Free. Places: 10,000/yr. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

Free

Quota

10,000/yr

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–30
Sufficient funds + onward ticket

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

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 Japan: costs & pay

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

Cost of living

Good value

Price level 69 · World Bank

Typical pay

1,121 JPY/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 Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Japan rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada Germany