Japan working holiday visa for United Kingdom citizens

Japan Working Holiday visa · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

United Kingdom citizens aged 18–30 can get the Japan Working Holiday visa and live and work in Japan for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£21. Places: 6,000 places/year for UK nationals. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£21

Quota

6,000 places/year for UK nationals

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday
~£2,500 of funds; may participate twice in a lifetime (since Dec 2024)

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.

Other countries open to United Kingdom passports

Australia — ages 18–35, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–35, up to 36 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 24 months South Korea — ages 18–35, up to 12 months Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Hong Kong — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Japan rules for other passports

Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada Germany France