South Korea working holiday visa for Japan citizens

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

The short answer

Japan citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday visa (H-1) and live and work in South Korea for up to 12 months. 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 South Korea

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

Can I afford it? Calculator Compare cost of living

Other countries open to Japan passports

Australia — ages 18–30, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–30, up to 12 months United Kingdom — ages 18–30, up to 24 months Ireland — ages 18–30, up to 12 months France — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

South Korea rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada United States