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South Korea working holiday visa for Czech Republic citizens

Working Holiday visa (H-1) · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026
The short answer

Czech Republic citizens aged 1830 can get the Working Holiday visa (H-1) and live and work in South Korea 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
  • Proof of 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 South Korea: costs & pay

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

Cost of living
Good value
Price level 62 · World Bank
Typical pay
10,320 KRW/hr
Minimum wage

Other countries open to Czech Republic passports

South Korea rules for other passports