Portugal working holiday visa for Japan citizens
Working Holiday visa · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026
The short answer
Japan citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday visa and live and work in Portugal 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 + 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 Portugal: costs & pay
The visa gets you in — this is whether it adds up. Real figures for Portugal, so you can weigh what you'll earn against what you'll spend.
Cost of living
Good value
Price level 65 · World Bank
Typical pay
6.19 EUR/hr
Minimum wage