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Norway working holiday visa for Japan citizens

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

Japan citizens aged 1830 can get the Working Holiday visa and live and work in Norway 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
  • Sufficient funds + health insurance

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 Norway: costs & pay

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

Cost of living
Higher cost
Price level 96 · World Bank
Typical pay
185 NOK/hr
Typical entry pay

Other countries open to Japan passports

Norway rules for other passports